Ecuador vs Liberia: Press Freedom Index
Ecuador
32.83
in 2021
Liberia
33.36
in 2021
Ecuador rank
85th
Liberia rank
83rd
Press Freedom Index over time
- Ecuador
- Liberia
How they compare
Liberia currently reports 33.36 against 32.83 in Ecuador, a difference of 0.53.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 9 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Ecuador ahead.
Ecuador ranks 85th and Liberia ranks 83rd of 177 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Ecuador averaged higher in 1 and Liberia in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ecuador | Liberia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 32.68 | 30.71 | 1.97 | Ecuador |
| 2020s | 32.72 | 32.8 | 0.08 | Liberia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher press freedom index, Ecuador or Liberia?
- Liberia, at 33.36 against 32.83 in Ecuador as of 2021.
- What is the difference in press freedom index between Ecuador and Liberia?
- 0.53, with Liberia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ecuador and Liberia?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
- How do Ecuador and Liberia rank globally for press freedom index?
- Ecuador ranks 85th and Liberia ranks 83rd 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).