Austria vs Iceland: Press Freedom Index
Austria
16.34
in 2021
Iceland
15.37
in 2021
Austria rank
161st
Iceland rank
162nd
Press Freedom Index over time
- Austria
- Iceland
How they compare
Austria currently reports 16.34 against 15.37 in Iceland, a difference of 0.97.
That makes Austria's figure about 1.1 times Iceland's.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 9 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Austria ahead.
Austria ranks 161st and Iceland ranks 162nd of 177 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Austria averaged higher in 1 and Iceland in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Austria | Iceland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 12.33 | 12.57 | 0.2457 | Iceland |
| 2020s | 16.06 | 15.24 | 0.815 | Austria |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher press freedom index, Austria or Iceland?
- Austria, at 16.34 against 15.37 in Iceland as of 2021.
- What is the difference in press freedom index between Austria and Iceland?
- 0.97, with Austria ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Austria and Iceland?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
- How do Austria and Iceland rank globally for press freedom index?
- Austria ranks 161st and Iceland ranks 162nd 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).