Bahrain vs Yemen: Press Freedom Index
Bahrain
61.1
in 2021
Yemen
62.35
in 2021
Bahrain rank
13th
Yemen rank
12th
Press Freedom Index over time
- Bahrain
- Yemen
How they compare
Yemen currently reports 62.35 against 61.1 in Bahrain, a difference of 1.25.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 9 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Yemen ahead.
Bahrain ranks 13th and Yemen ranks 12th of 177 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Bahrain averaged higher in 1 and Yemen in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Bahrain | Yemen | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 59.37 | 65.66 | 6.29 | Yemen |
| 2020s | 60.62 | 60.3 | 0.315 | Bahrain |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher press freedom index, Bahrain or Yemen?
- Yemen, at 62.35 against 61.1 in Bahrain as of 2021.
- What is the difference in press freedom index between Bahrain and Yemen?
- 1.25, with Yemen ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Bahrain and Yemen?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
- How do Bahrain and Yemen rank globally for press freedom index?
- Bahrain ranks 13th and Yemen ranks 12th 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).