Australia vs Lithuania: Press Freedom Index

Australia
19.79
in 2021
Lithuania
20.15
in 2021
Australia rank
153rd
Lithuania rank
150th

Press Freedom Index over time

  • Australia
  • Lithuania
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How they compare

Lithuania currently reports 20.15 against 19.79 in Australia, a difference of 0.36.

Across all 9 years both countries report, Lithuania has been ahead every year.

Australia ranks 153rd and Lithuania ranks 150th of 177 countries.

Lithuania has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Australia Lithuania Difference Ahead
2010s 16.44 20.26 3.82 Lithuania
2020s 20 20.67 0.67 Lithuania

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher press freedom index, Australia or Lithuania?
Lithuania, at 20.15 against 19.79 in Australia as of 2021.
What is the difference in press freedom index between Australia and Lithuania?
0.36, with Lithuania ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Australia and Lithuania?
9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
How do Australia and Lithuania rank globally for press freedom index?
Australia ranks 153rd and Lithuania ranks 150th of 177 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data, published as Press Freedom Index. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Press Freedom Index
Source
Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
177 places, 1,591 data points, 2013–2021
Last refreshed

The index combines expert estimates with data on violence against journalists. It ranges from 0-100 (no freedom).