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
051015201320172021

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

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).