Congo vs Malaysia: Press Freedom Index
Congo
38.83
in 2021
Malaysia
39.47
in 2021
Congo rank
63rd
Malaysia rank
62nd
Press Freedom Index over time
- Congo
- Malaysia
How they compare
Malaysia currently reports 39.47 against 38.83 in Congo, a difference of 0.64.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 9 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Malaysia ahead.
Congo ranks 63rd and Malaysia ranks 62nd of 177 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Congo averaged higher in 1 and Malaysia in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Congo | Malaysia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 33.52 | 43.77 | 10.24 | Malaysia |
| 2020s | 37.7 | 36.3 | 1.4 | Congo |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher press freedom index, Congo or Malaysia?
- Malaysia, at 39.47 against 38.83 in Congo as of 2021.
- What is the difference in press freedom index between Congo and Malaysia?
- 0.64, with Malaysia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Congo and Malaysia?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
- How do Congo and Malaysia rank globally for press freedom index?
- Congo ranks 63rd and Malaysia ranks 62nd 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).