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
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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

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).