China vs Iran: Press Freedom Index
China
78.72
in 2021
Iran
72.7
in 2021
China rank
4th
Iran rank
7th
Press Freedom Index over time
- China
- Iran
How they compare
China currently reports 78.72 against 72.7 in Iran, a difference of 6.02.
That makes China's figure about 1.1 times Iran's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 9 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Iran ahead.
China ranks 4th and Iran ranks 7th of 177 countries.
China has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | Iran | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 76.48 | 67.82 | 8.66 | China |
| 2020s | 78.6 | 68.75 | 9.84 | China |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher press freedom index, China or Iran?
- China, at 78.72 against 72.7 in Iran as of 2021.
- What is the difference in press freedom index between China and Iran?
- 6.02, with China ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and Iran?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
- How do China and Iran rank globally for press freedom index?
- China ranks 4th and Iran ranks 7th 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).