Cuba vs Saudi Arabia: Press Freedom Index
Cuba
63.94
in 2021
Saudi Arabia
62.73
in 2021
Cuba rank
10th
Saudi Arabia rank
11th
Press Freedom Index over time
- Cuba
- Saudi Arabia
How they compare
Cuba currently reports 63.94 against 62.73 in Saudi Arabia, a difference of 1.21.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 9 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Cuba ahead.
Cuba ranks 10th and Saudi Arabia ranks 11th of 177 countries.
Cuba has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Cuba | Saudi Arabia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 69.64 | 61.33 | 8.3 | Cuba |
| 2020s | 63.88 | 62.44 | 1.44 | Cuba |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher press freedom index, Cuba or Saudi Arabia?
- Cuba, at 63.94 against 62.73 in Saudi Arabia as of 2021.
- What is the difference in press freedom index between Cuba and Saudi Arabia?
- 1.21, with Cuba ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Cuba and Saudi Arabia?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
- How do Cuba and Saudi Arabia rank globally for press freedom index?
- Cuba ranks 10th and Saudi Arabia ranks 11th 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).