Congo vs Gabon: Press Freedom Index
Congo
38.83
in 2021
Gabon
38.6
in 2021
Congo rank
63rd
Gabon rank
64th
Press Freedom Index over time
- Congo
- Gabon
How they compare
Congo currently reports 38.83 against 38.6 in Gabon, a difference of 0.23.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 9 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Gabon ahead.
Congo ranks 63rd and Gabon ranks 64th of 177 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Congo averaged higher in 1 and Gabon in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Congo | Gabon | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 33.52 | 32.34 | 1.18 | Congo |
| 2020s | 37.7 | 37.9 | 0.205 | Gabon |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher press freedom index, Congo or Gabon?
- Congo, at 38.83 against 38.6 in Gabon as of 2021.
- What is the difference in press freedom index between Congo and Gabon?
- 0.23, with Congo ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Congo and Gabon?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
- How do Congo and Gabon rank globally for press freedom index?
- Congo ranks 63rd and Gabon ranks 64th 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).