Colombia vs Oman: Press Freedom Index
Colombia
43.74
in 2021
Oman
43.37
in 2021
Colombia rank
47th
Oman rank
48th
Press Freedom Index over time
- Colombia
- Oman
How they compare
Colombia currently reports 43.74 against 43.37 in Oman, a difference of 0.37.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 9 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Oman ahead.
Colombia ranks 47th and Oman ranks 48th of 177 countries.
Oman has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Colombia | Oman | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 40.38 | 40.59 | 0.2114 | Oman |
| 2020s | 43.2 | 43.39 | 0.195 | Oman |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher press freedom index, Colombia or Oman?
- Colombia, at 43.74 against 43.37 in Oman as of 2021.
- What is the difference in press freedom index between Colombia and Oman?
- 0.37, with Colombia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Colombia and Oman?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
- How do Colombia and Oman rank globally for press freedom index?
- Colombia ranks 47th and Oman ranks 48th 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).