Botswana vs Czechia: Press Freedom Index
Botswana
23.25
in 2021
Czechia
23.38
in 2021
Botswana rank
140th
Czechia rank
138th
Press Freedom Index over time
- Botswana
- Czechia
How they compare
Czechia currently reports 23.38 against 23.25 in Botswana, a difference of 0.13.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 9 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Botswana ahead.
Botswana ranks 140th and Czechia ranks 138th of 177 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Botswana averaged higher in 1 and Czechia in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Botswana | Czechia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 23.85 | 16.03 | 7.82 | Botswana |
| 2020s | 23.41 | 23.48 | 0.07 | Czechia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher press freedom index, Botswana or Czechia?
- Czechia, at 23.38 against 23.25 in Botswana as of 2021.
- What is the difference in press freedom index between Botswana and Czechia?
- 0.13, with Czechia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Botswana and Czechia?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
- How do Botswana and Czechia rank globally for press freedom index?
- Botswana ranks 140th and Czechia ranks 138th 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).