Chad vs Nigeria: Press Freedom Index
Chad
40.2
in 2021
Nigeria
39.69
in 2021
Chad rank
58th
Nigeria rank
61st
Press Freedom Index over time
- Chad
- Nigeria
How they compare
Chad currently reports 40.2 against 39.69 in Nigeria, a difference of 0.51.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 9 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Chad ahead.
Chad ranks 58th and Nigeria ranks 61st of 177 countries.
Chad has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Chad | Nigeria | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 38.67 | 35.99 | 2.68 | Chad |
| 2020s | 39.95 | 37.66 | 2.29 | Chad |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher press freedom index, Chad or Nigeria?
- Chad, at 40.2 against 39.69 in Nigeria as of 2021.
- What is the difference in press freedom index between Chad and Nigeria?
- 0.51, with Chad ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Chad and Nigeria?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
- How do Chad and Nigeria rank globally for press freedom index?
- Chad ranks 58th and Nigeria ranks 61st 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).