Burundi vs Pakistan: Press Freedom Index

Burundi
47.57
in 2021
Pakistan
46.86
in 2021
Burundi rank
34th
Pakistan rank
36th

Press Freedom Index over time

  • Burundi
  • Pakistan
0204060201320172021

How they compare

Burundi currently reports 47.57 against 46.86 in Pakistan, a difference of 0.71.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 9 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Pakistan ahead.

Burundi ranks 34th and Pakistan ranks 36th of 177 countries.

Burundi has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Burundi Pakistan Difference Ahead
2010s 48.5 47.77 0.73 Burundi
2020s 51.45 46.19 5.26 Burundi

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher press freedom index, Burundi or Pakistan?
Burundi, at 47.57 against 46.86 in Pakistan as of 2021.
What is the difference in press freedom index between Burundi and Pakistan?
0.71, with Burundi ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Burundi and Pakistan?
9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
How do Burundi and Pakistan rank globally for press freedom index?
Burundi ranks 34th and Pakistan ranks 36th 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

Indicator
Press Freedom Index
Source
Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
177 places, 1,591 data points, 2013–2021
Last refreshed

The index combines expert estimates with data on violence against journalists. It ranges from 0-100 (no freedom).