Benin vs Brazil: Press Freedom Index

Benin
38.18
in 2021
Brazil
36.25
in 2021
Benin rank
67th
Brazil rank
70th

Press Freedom Index over time

  • Benin
  • Brazil
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How they compare

Benin currently reports 38.18 against 36.25 in Brazil, a difference of 1.93.

That makes Benin's figure about 1.1 times Brazil's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 9 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Brazil ahead.

Benin ranks 67th and Brazil ranks 70th of 177 countries.

Across the 2 decades both report, Benin averaged higher in 1 and Brazil in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Benin Brazil Difference Ahead
2010s 29.66 32.7 3.04 Brazil
2020s 36.64 35.15 1.49 Benin

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher press freedom index, Benin or Brazil?
Benin, at 38.18 against 36.25 in Brazil as of 2021.
What is the difference in press freedom index between Benin and Brazil?
1.93, with Benin ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Benin and Brazil?
9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
How do Benin and Brazil rank globally for press freedom index?
Benin ranks 67th and Brazil ranks 70th 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).