Canada vs Germany: Press Freedom Index
Canada
15.25
in 2021
Germany
15.24
in 2021
Canada rank
163rd
Germany rank
165th
Press Freedom Index over time
- Canada
- Germany
How they compare
Canada currently reports 15.25 against 15.24 in Germany, a difference of 0.01.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 9 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Canada ahead.
Canada ranks 163rd and Germany ranks 165th of 177 countries.
Canada has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Canada | Germany | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 13.92 | 12.96 | 0.9614 | Canada |
| 2020s | 15.27 | 13.7 | 1.57 | Canada |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher press freedom index, Canada or Germany?
- Canada, at 15.25 against 15.24 in Germany as of 2021.
- What is the difference in press freedom index between Canada and Germany?
- 0.01, with Canada ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Canada and Germany?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
- How do Canada and Germany rank globally for press freedom index?
- Canada ranks 163rd and Germany ranks 165th 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).