Denmark vs Norway: Press Freedom Index
Denmark
8.57
in 2021
Norway
6.72
in 2021
Denmark rank
174th
Norway rank
177th
Press Freedom Index over time
- Denmark
- Norway
How they compare
Denmark currently reports 8.57 against 6.72 in Norway, a difference of 1.85.
That makes Denmark's figure about 1.3 times Norway's.
Across all 9 years both countries report, Denmark has been ahead every year.
Denmark ranks 174th and Norway ranks 177th of 177 countries.
Denmark has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Denmark | Norway | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 9.41 | 7.52 | 1.89 | Denmark |
| 2020s | 8.35 | 7.28 | 1.07 | Denmark |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher press freedom index, Denmark or Norway?
- Denmark, at 8.57 against 6.72 in Norway as of 2021.
- What is the difference in press freedom index between Denmark and Norway?
- 1.85, with Denmark ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Denmark and Norway?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
- How do Denmark and Norway rank globally for press freedom index?
- Denmark ranks 174th and Norway ranks 177th 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).