Austria vs Canada: Press Freedom Index
Austria
16.34
in 2021
Canada
15.25
in 2021
Austria rank
161st
Canada rank
163rd
Press Freedom Index over time
- Austria
- Canada
How they compare
Austria currently reports 16.34 against 15.25 in Canada, a difference of 1.09.
That makes Austria's figure about 1.1 times Canada's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 9 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Canada ahead.
Austria ranks 161st and Canada ranks 163rd of 177 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Austria averaged higher in 1 and Canada in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Austria | Canada | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 12.33 | 13.92 | 1.59 | Canada |
| 2020s | 16.06 | 15.27 | 0.79 | Austria |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher press freedom index, Austria or Canada?
- Austria, at 16.34 against 15.25 in Canada as of 2021.
- What is the difference in press freedom index between Austria and Canada?
- 1.09, with Austria ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Austria and Canada?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
- How do Austria and Canada rank globally for press freedom index?
- Austria ranks 161st and Canada ranks 163rd 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
The index combines expert estimates with data on violence against journalists. It ranges from 0-100 (no freedom).