Congo vs Nicaragua: Press Freedom Index

Congo
38.83
in 2021
Nicaragua
39.98
in 2021
Congo rank
63rd
Nicaragua rank
60th

Press Freedom Index over time

  • Congo
  • Nicaragua
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How they compare

Nicaragua currently reports 39.98 against 38.83 in Congo, a difference of 1.15.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 9 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Nicaragua ahead.

Congo ranks 63rd and Nicaragua ranks 60th of 177 countries.

Across the 2 decades both report, Congo averaged higher in 1 and Nicaragua in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Congo Nicaragua Difference Ahead
2010s 33.52 29.96 3.56 Congo
2020s 37.7 37.89 0.2 Nicaragua

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher press freedom index, Congo or Nicaragua?
Nicaragua, at 39.98 against 38.83 in Congo as of 2021.
What is the difference in press freedom index between Congo and Nicaragua?
1.15, with Nicaragua ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Congo and Nicaragua?
9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
How do Congo and Nicaragua rank globally for press freedom index?
Congo ranks 63rd and Nicaragua ranks 60th 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

Indicator
Press Freedom Index
Source
Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
177 places, 1,591 data points, 2013–2021
Last refreshed

The index combines expert estimates with data on violence against journalists. It ranges from 0-100 (no freedom).