Australia vs Namibia: Press Freedom Index

Australia
19.79
in 2021
Namibia
19.72
in 2021
Australia rank
153rd
Namibia rank
154th

Press Freedom Index over time

  • Australia
  • Namibia
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How they compare

Australia currently reports 19.79 against 19.72 in Namibia, a difference of 0.07.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 9 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Australia ahead.

Australia ranks 153rd and Namibia ranks 154th of 177 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Australia Namibia Difference Ahead
2010s 16.44 15.56 0.8757 Australia
2020s 20 19.48 0.515 Australia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher press freedom index, Australia or Namibia?
Australia, at 19.79 against 19.72 in Namibia as of 2021.
What is the difference in press freedom index between Australia and Namibia?
0.07, with Australia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Australia and Namibia?
9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
How do Australia and Namibia rank globally for press freedom index?
Australia ranks 153rd and Namibia ranks 154th 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).