Chad vs Uganda: Press Freedom Index

Chad
40.2
in 2021
Uganda
41.19
in 2021
Chad rank
58th
Uganda rank
56th

Press Freedom Index over time

  • Chad
  • Uganda
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How they compare

Uganda currently reports 41.19 against 40.2 in Chad, a difference of 0.99.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 9 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Chad ahead.

Chad ranks 58th and Uganda ranks 56th of 177 countries.

Across the 2 decades both report, Chad averaged higher in 1 and Uganda in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Chad Uganda Difference Ahead
2010s 38.67 34.48 4.19 Chad
2020s 39.95 41.07 1.12 Uganda

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher press freedom index, Chad or Uganda?
Uganda, at 41.19 against 40.2 in Chad as of 2021.
What is the difference in press freedom index between Chad and Uganda?
0.99, with Uganda ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Chad and Uganda?
9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
How do Chad and Uganda rank globally for press freedom index?
Chad ranks 58th and Uganda ranks 56th 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

Indicator
Press Freedom Index
Source
Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
177 places, 1,591 data points, 2013–2021
Last refreshed

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