Cuba vs Yemen: Press Freedom Index
Cuba
63.94
in 2021
Yemen
62.35
in 2021
Cuba rank
10th
Yemen rank
12th
Press Freedom Index over time
- Cuba
- Yemen
How they compare
Cuba currently reports 63.94 against 62.35 in Yemen, a difference of 1.59.
Across all 9 years both countries report, Cuba has been ahead every year.
Cuba ranks 10th and Yemen ranks 12th of 177 countries.
Cuba has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Cuba | Yemen | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 69.64 | 65.66 | 3.98 | Cuba |
| 2020s | 63.88 | 60.3 | 3.58 | Cuba |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher press freedom index, Cuba or Yemen?
- Cuba, at 63.94 against 62.35 in Yemen as of 2021.
- What is the difference in press freedom index between Cuba and Yemen?
- 1.59, with Cuba ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Cuba and Yemen?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
- How do Cuba and Yemen rank globally for press freedom index?
- Cuba ranks 10th and Yemen ranks 12th 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).