Colombia vs United Arab Emirates: Press Freedom Index
Colombia
43.74
in 2021
United Arab Emirates
43.13
in 2021
Colombia rank
47th
United Arab Emirates rank
50th
Press Freedom Index over time
- Colombia
- United Arab Emirates
How they compare
Colombia currently reports 43.74 against 43.13 in United Arab Emirates, a difference of 0.61.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 9 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Colombia ahead.
Colombia ranks 47th and United Arab Emirates ranks 50th of 177 countries.
Colombia has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Colombia | United Arab Emirates | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 40.38 | 38.12 | 2.26 | Colombia |
| 2020s | 43.2 | 42.91 | 0.29 | Colombia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher press freedom index, Colombia or United Arab Emirates?
- Colombia, at 43.74 against 43.13 in United Arab Emirates as of 2021.
- What is the difference in press freedom index between Colombia and United Arab Emirates?
- 0.61, with Colombia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Colombia and United Arab Emirates?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
- How do Colombia and United Arab Emirates rank globally for press freedom index?
- Colombia ranks 47th and United Arab Emirates ranks 50th of 177 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) β 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).