Brazil vs Indonesia: Press Freedom Index
Brazil
36.25
in 2021
Indonesia
37.4
in 2021
Brazil rank
70th
Indonesia rank
68th
Press Freedom Index over time
- Brazil
- Indonesia
How they compare
Indonesia currently reports 37.4 against 36.25 in Brazil, a difference of 1.15.
Across all 9 years both countries report, Indonesia has been ahead every year.
Brazil ranks 70th and Indonesia ranks 68th of 177 countries.
Indonesia has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Brazil | Indonesia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 32.7 | 39.72 | 7.02 | Indonesia |
| 2020s | 35.15 | 37.11 | 1.96 | Indonesia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher press freedom index, Brazil or Indonesia?
- Indonesia, at 37.4 against 36.25 in Brazil as of 2021.
- What is the difference in press freedom index between Brazil and Indonesia?
- 1.15, with Indonesia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Brazil and Indonesia?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
- How do Brazil and Indonesia rank globally for press freedom index?
- Brazil ranks 70th and Indonesia ranks 68th 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).