Benin vs Bulgaria: Press Freedom Index
Benin
38.18
in 2021
Bulgaria
37.29
in 2021
Benin rank
67th
Bulgaria rank
69th
Press Freedom Index over time
- Benin
- Bulgaria
How they compare
Benin currently reports 38.18 against 37.29 in Bulgaria, a difference of 0.89.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 9 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Bulgaria ahead.
Benin ranks 67th and Bulgaria ranks 69th of 177 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Benin averaged higher in 1 and Bulgaria in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Benin | Bulgaria | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 29.66 | 33.24 | 3.59 | Bulgaria |
| 2020s | 36.64 | 36.17 | 0.47 | Benin |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher press freedom index, Benin or Bulgaria?
- Benin, at 38.18 against 37.29 in Bulgaria as of 2021.
- What is the difference in press freedom index between Benin and Bulgaria?
- 0.89, with Benin ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Benin and Bulgaria?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
- How do Benin and Bulgaria rank globally for press freedom index?
- Benin ranks 67th and Bulgaria ranks 69th 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).