China vs Vietnam: Press Freedom Index
China
78.72
in 2021
Vietnam
78.46
in 2021
China rank
4th
Vietnam rank
6th
Press Freedom Index over time
- China
- Vietnam
How they compare
China currently reports 78.72 against 78.46 in Vietnam, a difference of 0.26.
Across all 9 years both countries report, China has been ahead every year.
China ranks 4th and Vietnam ranks 6th of 177 countries.
China has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | Vietnam | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 76.48 | 73.57 | 2.91 | China |
| 2020s | 78.6 | 76.58 | 2.02 | China |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher press freedom index, China or Vietnam?
- China, at 78.72 against 78.46 in Vietnam as of 2021.
- What is the difference in press freedom index between China and Vietnam?
- 0.26, with China ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and Vietnam?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
- How do China and Vietnam rank globally for press freedom index?
- China ranks 4th and Vietnam ranks 6th 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).