Chile vs Madagascar: Press Freedom Index

Chile
27.89
in 2021
Madagascar
28.24
in 2021
Chile rank
125th
Madagascar rank
122nd

Press Freedom Index over time

  • Chile
  • Madagascar
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How they compare

Madagascar currently reports 28.24 against 27.89 in Chile, a difference of 0.35.

Across all 9 years both countries report, Madagascar has been ahead every year.

Chile ranks 125th and Madagascar ranks 122nd of 177 countries.

Madagascar has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Chile Madagascar Difference Ahead
2010s 23.31 27.59 4.29 Madagascar
2020s 27.6 27.96 0.36 Madagascar

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher press freedom index, Chile or Madagascar?
Madagascar, at 28.24 against 27.89 in Chile as of 2021.
What is the difference in press freedom index between Chile and Madagascar?
0.35, with Madagascar ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Chile and Madagascar?
9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
How do Chile and Madagascar rank globally for press freedom index?
Chile ranks 125th and Madagascar ranks 122nd 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).