Bahrain vs Egypt: Press Freedom Index
Bahrain
61.1
in 2021
Egypt
56.17
in 2021
Bahrain rank
13th
Egypt rank
15th
Press Freedom Index over time
- Bahrain
- Egypt
How they compare
Bahrain currently reports 61.1 against 56.17 in Egypt, a difference of 4.93.
That makes Bahrain's figure about 1.1 times Egypt's.
Across all 9 years both countries report, Bahrain has been ahead every year.
Bahrain ranks 13th and Egypt ranks 15th of 177 countries.
Bahrain has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Bahrain | Egypt | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 59.37 | 53.45 | 5.92 | Bahrain |
| 2020s | 60.62 | 56.5 | 4.12 | Bahrain |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher press freedom index, Bahrain or Egypt?
- Bahrain, at 61.1 against 56.17 in Egypt as of 2021.
- What is the difference in press freedom index between Bahrain and Egypt?
- 4.93, with Bahrain ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Bahrain and Egypt?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
- How do Bahrain and Egypt rank globally for press freedom index?
- Bahrain ranks 13th and Egypt ranks 15th 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).