Bhutan vs Malawi: Press Freedom Index
Bhutan
28.86
in 2021
Malawi
28.8
in 2021
Bhutan rank
114th
Malawi rank
117th
Press Freedom Index over time
- Bhutan
- Malawi
How they compare
Bhutan currently reports 28.86 against 28.8 in Malawi, a difference of 0.06.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 9 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Bhutan ahead.
Bhutan ranks 114th and Malawi ranks 117th of 177 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Bhutan averaged higher in 1 and Malawi in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Bhutan | Malawi | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 30.54 | 28.11 | 2.43 | Bhutan |
| 2020s | 28.88 | 29.06 | 0.18 | Malawi |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher press freedom index, Bhutan or Malawi?
- Bhutan, at 28.86 against 28.8 in Malawi as of 2021.
- What is the difference in press freedom index between Bhutan and Malawi?
- 0.06, with Bhutan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Bhutan and Malawi?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
- How do Bhutan and Malawi rank globally for press freedom index?
- Bhutan ranks 114th and Malawi ranks 117th 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).