Cameroon vs Philippines: Press Freedom Index

Cameroon
43.78
in 2021
Philippines
45.64
in 2021
Cameroon rank
46th
Philippines rank
43rd

Press Freedom Index over time

  • Cameroon
  • Philippines
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How they compare

Philippines currently reports 45.64 against 43.78 in Cameroon, a difference of 1.86.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 9 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Philippines ahead.

Cameroon ranks 46th and Philippines ranks 43rd of 177 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Cameroon Philippines Difference Ahead
2010s 39.84 42.88 3.04 Philippines
2020s 43.53 44.59 1.06 Philippines

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher press freedom index, Cameroon or Philippines?
Philippines, at 45.64 against 43.78 in Cameroon as of 2021.
What is the difference in press freedom index between Cameroon and Philippines?
1.86, with Philippines ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Cameroon and Philippines?
9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
How do Cameroon and Philippines rank globally for press freedom index?
Cameroon ranks 46th and Philippines ranks 43rd 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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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).