Cape Verde vs Namibia: Press Freedom Index
Cape Verde
20.09
in 2021
Namibia
19.72
in 2021
Cape Verde rank
151st
Namibia rank
154th
Press Freedom Index over time
- Cape Verde
- Namibia
How they compare
Cape Verde currently reports 20.09 against 19.72 in Namibia, a difference of 0.37.
Across all 9 years both countries report, Cape Verde has been ahead every year.
Cape Verde ranks 151st and Namibia ranks 154th of 177 countries.
Cape Verde has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Cape Verde | Namibia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 18.2 | 15.56 | 2.64 | Cape Verde |
| 2020s | 20.12 | 19.48 | 0.635 | Cape Verde |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher press freedom index, Cape Verde or Namibia?
- Cape Verde, at 20.09 against 19.72 in Namibia as of 2021.
- What is the difference in press freedom index between Cape Verde and Namibia?
- 0.37, with Cape Verde ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Cape Verde and Namibia?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
- How do Cape Verde and Namibia rank globally for press freedom index?
- Cape Verde ranks 151st and Namibia ranks 154th 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).