Bhutan vs Mongolia: Press Freedom Index
Bhutan
28.86
in 2021
Mongolia
28.97
in 2021
Bhutan rank
114th
Mongolia rank
111th
Press Freedom Index over time
- Bhutan
- Mongolia
How they compare
Mongolia currently reports 28.97 against 28.86 in Bhutan, a difference of 0.11.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 9 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Mongolia ahead.
Bhutan ranks 114th and Mongolia ranks 111th of 177 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Bhutan averaged higher in 1 and Mongolia in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Bhutan | Mongolia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 30.54 | 28.66 | 1.89 | Bhutan |
| 2020s | 28.88 | 29.29 | 0.41 | Mongolia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher press freedom index, Bhutan or Mongolia?
- Mongolia, at 28.97 against 28.86 in Bhutan as of 2021.
- What is the difference in press freedom index between Bhutan and Mongolia?
- 0.11, with Mongolia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Bhutan and Mongolia?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
- How do Bhutan and Mongolia rank globally for press freedom index?
- Bhutan ranks 114th and Mongolia ranks 111th 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).