Eritrea vs North Korea: Press Freedom Index
Eritrea
81.45
in 2021
North Korea
81.28
in 2021
Eritrea rank
1st
North Korea rank
2nd
Press Freedom Index over time
- Eritrea
- North Korea
How they compare
Eritrea currently reports 81.45 against 81.28 in North Korea, a difference of 0.17.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 9 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Eritrea ahead.
Eritrea ranks 1st and North Korea ranks 2nd of 177 countries.
North Korea has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Eritrea | North Korea | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 83.88 | 84.3 | 0.42 | North Korea |
| 2020s | 82.47 | 83.55 | 1.08 | North Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher press freedom index, Eritrea or North Korea?
- Eritrea, at 81.45 against 81.28 in North Korea as of 2021.
- What is the difference in press freedom index between Eritrea and North Korea?
- 0.17, with Eritrea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Eritrea and North Korea?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
- How do Eritrea and North Korea rank globally for press freedom index?
- Eritrea ranks 1st and North Korea ranks 2nd 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).