Congo vs Zambia: Press Freedom Index
Congo
38.83
in 2021
Zambia
38.21
in 2021
Congo rank
63rd
Zambia rank
66th
Press Freedom Index over time
- Congo
- Zambia
How they compare
Congo currently reports 38.83 against 38.21 in Zambia, a difference of 0.62.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 9 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Congo ahead.
Congo ranks 63rd and Zambia ranks 66th of 177 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Congo averaged higher in 1 and Zambia in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Congo | Zambia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 33.52 | 33.78 | 0.2571 | Zambia |
| 2020s | 37.7 | 37.61 | 0.09 | Congo |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher press freedom index, Congo or Zambia?
- Congo, at 38.83 against 38.21 in Zambia as of 2021.
- What is the difference in press freedom index between Congo and Zambia?
- 0.62, with Congo ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Congo and Zambia?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
- How do Congo and Zambia rank globally for press freedom index?
- Congo ranks 63rd and Zambia ranks 66th 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).