Djibouti vs Turkmenistan: Press Freedom Index
Djibouti
78.62
in 2021
Turkmenistan
80.03
in 2021
Djibouti rank
5th
Turkmenistan rank
3rd
Press Freedom Index over time
- Djibouti
- Turkmenistan
How they compare
Turkmenistan currently reports 80.03 against 78.62 in Djibouti, a difference of 1.41.
Across all 9 years both countries report, Turkmenistan has been ahead every year.
Djibouti ranks 5th and Turkmenistan ranks 3rd of 177 countries.
Turkmenistan has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Djibouti | Turkmenistan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 70.34 | 82.58 | 12.24 | Turkmenistan |
| 2020s | 77.68 | 82.73 | 5.06 | Turkmenistan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher press freedom index, Djibouti or Turkmenistan?
- Turkmenistan, at 80.03 against 78.62 in Djibouti as of 2021.
- What is the difference in press freedom index between Djibouti and Turkmenistan?
- 1.41, with Turkmenistan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Djibouti and Turkmenistan?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
- How do Djibouti and Turkmenistan rank globally for press freedom index?
- Djibouti ranks 5th and Turkmenistan ranks 3rd 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).