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