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
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
The index combines expert estimates with data on violence against journalists. It ranges from 0-100 (no freedom).