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
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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

Indicator
Press Freedom Index
Source
Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
177 places, 1,591 data points, 2013–2021
Last refreshed

The index combines expert estimates with data on violence against journalists. It ranges from 0-100 (no freedom).