Colombia vs Thailand: Press Freedom Index
Colombia
43.74
in 2021
Thailand
45.22
in 2021
Colombia rank
47th
Thailand rank
44th
Press Freedom Index over time
- Colombia
- Thailand
How they compare
Thailand currently reports 45.22 against 43.74 in Colombia, a difference of 1.48.
Across all 9 years both countries report, Thailand has been ahead every year.
Colombia ranks 47th and Thailand ranks 44th of 177 countries.
Thailand has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Colombia | Thailand | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 40.38 | 42.03 | 1.65 | Thailand |
| 2020s | 43.2 | 45.08 | 1.88 | Thailand |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher press freedom index, Colombia or Thailand?
- Thailand, at 45.22 against 43.74 in Colombia as of 2021.
- What is the difference in press freedom index between Colombia and Thailand?
- 1.48, with Thailand ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Colombia and Thailand?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
- How do Colombia and Thailand rank globally for press freedom index?
- Colombia ranks 47th and Thailand ranks 44th 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).