Central African Republic vs Uganda: Press Freedom Index
Central African Republic
41.92
in 2021
Uganda
41.19
in 2021
Central African Republic rank
55th
Uganda rank
56th
Press Freedom Index over time
- Central African Republic
- Uganda
How they compare
Central African Republic currently reports 41.92 against 41.19 in Uganda, a difference of 0.73.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 9 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Uganda ahead.
Central African Republic ranks 55th and Uganda ranks 56th of 177 countries.
Central African Republic has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Central African Republic | Uganda | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 35.12 | 34.48 | 0.64 | Central African Republic |
| 2020s | 42.39 | 41.07 | 1.32 | 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 Uganda?
- Central African Republic, at 41.92 against 41.19 in Uganda as of 2021.
- What is the difference in press freedom index between Central African Republic and Uganda?
- 0.73, with Central African Republic ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Central African Republic and Uganda?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
- How do Central African Republic and Uganda rank globally for press freedom index?
- Central African Republic ranks 55th and Uganda ranks 56th 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).