Belarus vs Kazakhstan: Press Freedom Index
Belarus
50.82
in 2021
Kazakhstan
50.28
in 2021
Belarus rank
23rd
Kazakhstan rank
26th
Press Freedom Index over time
- Belarus
- Kazakhstan
How they compare
Belarus currently reports 50.82 against 50.28 in Kazakhstan, a difference of 0.54.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 9 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Kazakhstan ahead.
Belarus ranks 23rd and Kazakhstan ranks 26th of 177 countries.
Kazakhstan has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Belarus | Kazakhstan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 50.74 | 54.18 | 3.45 | Kazakhstan |
| 2020s | 50.28 | 52.2 | 1.91 | Kazakhstan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher press freedom index, Belarus or Kazakhstan?
- Belarus, at 50.82 against 50.28 in Kazakhstan as of 2021.
- What is the difference in press freedom index between Belarus and Kazakhstan?
- 0.54, with Belarus ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Belarus and Kazakhstan?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
- How do Belarus and Kazakhstan rank globally for press freedom index?
- Belarus ranks 23rd and Kazakhstan ranks 26th 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).