Cyprus vs Spain: Press Freedom Index
Cyprus
19.85
in 2021
Spain
20.44
in 2021
Cyprus rank
152nd
Spain rank
149th
Press Freedom Index over time
- Cyprus
- Spain
How they compare
Spain currently reports 20.44 against 19.85 in Cyprus, a difference of 0.59.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 9 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Spain ahead.
Cyprus ranks 152nd and Spain ranks 149th of 177 countries.
Spain has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Cyprus | Spain | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 17.78 | 20.31 | 2.54 | Spain |
| 2020s | 20.15 | 21.3 | 1.15 | Spain |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher press freedom index, Cyprus or Spain?
- Spain, at 20.44 against 19.85 in Cyprus as of 2021.
- What is the difference in press freedom index between Cyprus and Spain?
- 0.59, with Spain ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Cyprus and Spain?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
- How do Cyprus and Spain rank globally for press freedom index?
- Cyprus ranks 152nd and Spain ranks 149th 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).