Estonia vs Iceland: Press Freedom Index
Estonia
15.25
in 2021
Iceland
15.37
in 2021
Estonia rank
163rd
Iceland rank
162nd
Press Freedom Index over time
- Estonia
- Iceland
How they compare
Iceland currently reports 15.37 against 15.25 in Estonia, a difference of 0.12.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 9 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Estonia ahead.
Estonia ranks 163rd and Iceland ranks 162nd of 177 countries.
Iceland has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Estonia | Iceland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 12.04 | 12.57 | 0.53 | Iceland |
| 2020s | 13.93 | 15.24 | 1.31 | Iceland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher press freedom index, Estonia or Iceland?
- Iceland, at 15.37 against 15.25 in Estonia as of 2021.
- What is the difference in press freedom index between Estonia and Iceland?
- 0.12, with Iceland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Estonia and Iceland?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
- How do Estonia and Iceland rank globally for press freedom index?
- Estonia ranks 163rd and Iceland ranks 162nd 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).