Central African Republic vs Sri Lanka: Press Freedom Index
Central African Republic
41.92
in 2021
Sri Lanka
42.2
in 2021
Central African Republic rank
55th
Sri Lanka rank
54th
Press Freedom Index over time
- Central African Republic
- Sri Lanka
How they compare
Sri Lanka currently reports 42.2 against 41.92 in Central African Republic, a difference of 0.28.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 9 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Sri Lanka ahead.
Central African Republic ranks 55th and Sri Lanka ranks 54th of 177 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Central African Republic averaged higher in 1 and Sri Lanka in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Central African Republic | Sri Lanka | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 35.12 | 49.47 | 14.35 | Sri Lanka |
| 2020s | 42.39 | 42.07 | 0.325 | Central African Republic |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher press freedom index, Central African Republic or Sri Lanka?
- Sri Lanka, at 42.2 against 41.92 in Central African Republic as of 2021.
- What is the difference in press freedom index between Central African Republic and Sri Lanka?
- 0.28, with Sri Lanka ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Central African Republic and Sri Lanka?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
- How do Central African Republic and Sri Lanka rank globally for press freedom index?
- Central African Republic ranks 55th and Sri Lanka ranks 54th of 177 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) β 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).