Benin vs Gabon: Press Freedom Index

Benin
38.18
in 2021
Gabon
38.6
in 2021
Benin rank
67th
Gabon rank
64th

Press Freedom Index over time

  • Benin
  • Gabon
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How they compare

Gabon currently reports 38.6 against 38.18 in Benin, a difference of 0.42.

Across all 9 years both countries report, Gabon has been ahead every year.

Benin ranks 67th and Gabon ranks 64th of 177 countries.

Gabon has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Benin Gabon Difference Ahead
2010s 29.66 32.34 2.69 Gabon
2020s 36.64 37.9 1.26 Gabon

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher press freedom index, Benin or Gabon?
Gabon, at 38.6 against 38.18 in Benin as of 2021.
What is the difference in press freedom index between Benin and Gabon?
0.42, with Gabon ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Benin and Gabon?
9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
How do Benin and Gabon rank globally for press freedom index?
Benin ranks 67th and Gabon ranks 64th 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).