Cameroon vs Oman: Press Freedom Index
Cameroon
43.78
in 2021
Oman
43.37
in 2021
Cameroon rank
46th
Oman rank
48th
Press Freedom Index over time
- Cameroon
- Oman
How they compare
Cameroon currently reports 43.78 against 43.37 in Oman, a difference of 0.41.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 9 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Oman ahead.
Cameroon ranks 46th and Oman ranks 48th of 177 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Cameroon averaged higher in 1 and Oman in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Cameroon | Oman | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 39.84 | 40.59 | 0.75 | Oman |
| 2020s | 43.53 | 43.39 | 0.135 | Cameroon |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher press freedom index, Cameroon or Oman?
- Cameroon, at 43.78 against 43.37 in Oman as of 2021.
- What is the difference in press freedom index between Cameroon and Oman?
- 0.41, with Cameroon ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Cameroon and Oman?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
- How do Cameroon and Oman rank globally for press freedom index?
- Cameroon ranks 46th and Oman ranks 48th 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).