Denmark vs Netherlands: Press Freedom Index
Denmark
8.57
in 2021
Netherlands
9.67
in 2021
Denmark rank
174th
Netherlands rank
172nd
Press Freedom Index over time
- Denmark
- Netherlands
How they compare
Netherlands currently reports 9.67 against 8.57 in Denmark, a difference of 1.1.
That makes Netherlands's figure about 1.1 times Denmark's.
The two have swapped places 5 times across 9 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Denmark ahead.
Denmark ranks 174th and Netherlands ranks 172nd of 177 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Denmark averaged higher in 1 and Netherlands in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Denmark | Netherlands | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 9.41 | 8.69 | 0.7171 | Denmark |
| 2020s | 8.35 | 9.82 | 1.46 | Netherlands |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher press freedom index, Denmark or Netherlands?
- Netherlands, at 9.67 against 8.57 in Denmark as of 2021.
- What is the difference in press freedom index between Denmark and Netherlands?
- 1.1, with Netherlands ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Denmark and Netherlands?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
- How do Denmark and Netherlands rank globally for press freedom index?
- Denmark ranks 174th and Netherlands ranks 172nd 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).