Cuba vs Iran: Press Freedom Index
Cuba
63.94
in 2021
Iran
72.7
in 2021
Cuba rank
10th
Iran rank
7th
Press Freedom Index over time
- Cuba
- Iran
How they compare
Iran currently reports 72.7 against 63.94 in Cuba, a difference of 8.76.
That makes Iran's figure about 1.1 times Cuba's.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 9 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Iran ahead.
Cuba ranks 10th and Iran ranks 7th of 177 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Cuba averaged higher in 1 and Iran in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Cuba | Iran | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 69.64 | 67.82 | 1.81 | Cuba |
| 2020s | 63.88 | 68.75 | 4.88 | Iran |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher press freedom index, Cuba or Iran?
- Iran, at 72.7 against 63.94 in Cuba as of 2021.
- What is the difference in press freedom index between Cuba and Iran?
- 8.76, with Iran ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Cuba and Iran?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
- How do Cuba and Iran rank globally for press freedom index?
- Cuba ranks 10th and Iran ranks 7th 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).