Cape Verde vs Ghana: Press Freedom Index
Cape Verde
20.09
in 2021
Ghana
21.33
in 2021
Cape Verde rank
151st
Ghana rank
148th
Press Freedom Index over time
- Cape Verde
- Ghana
How they compare
Ghana currently reports 21.33 against 20.09 in Cape Verde, a difference of 1.24.
That makes Ghana's figure about 1.1 times Cape Verde's.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 9 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Ghana ahead.
Cape Verde ranks 151st and Ghana ranks 148th of 177 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Cape Verde averaged higher in 1 and Ghana in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Cape Verde | Ghana | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 18.2 | 17.74 | 0.4571 | Cape Verde |
| 2020s | 20.12 | 21.8 | 1.68 | Ghana |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher press freedom index, Cape Verde or Ghana?
- Ghana, at 21.33 against 20.09 in Cape Verde as of 2021.
- What is the difference in press freedom index between Cape Verde and Ghana?
- 1.24, with Ghana ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Cape Verde and Ghana?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
- How do Cape Verde and Ghana rank globally for press freedom index?
- Cape Verde ranks 151st and Ghana ranks 148th 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).