Bolivia vs Brazil: Press Freedom Index
Bolivia
35.47
in 2021
Brazil
36.25
in 2021
Bolivia rank
71st
Brazil rank
70th
Press Freedom Index over time
- Bolivia
- Brazil
How they compare
Brazil currently reports 36.25 against 35.47 in Bolivia, a difference of 0.78.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 9 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Bolivia ahead.
Bolivia ranks 71st and Brazil ranks 70th of 177 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Bolivia averaged higher in 1 and Brazil in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Bolivia | Brazil | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 32.66 | 32.7 | 0.04 | Brazil |
| 2020s | 35.42 | 35.15 | 0.27 | Bolivia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher press freedom index, Bolivia or Brazil?
- Brazil, at 36.25 against 35.47 in Bolivia as of 2021.
- What is the difference in press freedom index between Bolivia and Brazil?
- 0.78, with Brazil ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Bolivia and Brazil?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
- How do Bolivia and Brazil rank globally for press freedom index?
- Bolivia ranks 71st and Brazil ranks 70th 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).