Eswatini vs Mexico: Press Freedom Index
Eswatini
46.34
in 2021
Mexico
46.71
in 2021
Eswatini rank
40th
Mexico rank
38th
Press Freedom Index over time
- Eswatini
- Mexico
How they compare
Mexico currently reports 46.71 against 46.34 in Eswatini, a difference of 0.37.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 8 shared years of data; in 2014 it was Eswatini ahead.
Eswatini ranks 40th and Mexico ranks 38th of 177 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Eswatini averaged higher in 1 and Mexico in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Eswatini | Mexico | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 49.71 | 47.12 | 2.59 | Eswatini |
| 2020s | 45.75 | 46.08 | 0.335 | Mexico |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher press freedom index, Eswatini or Mexico?
- Mexico, at 46.71 against 46.34 in Eswatini as of 2021.
- What is the difference in press freedom index between Eswatini and Mexico?
- 0.37, with Mexico ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Eswatini and Mexico?
- 8 years are reported by both, from 2014 to 2021.
- How do Eswatini and Mexico rank globally for press freedom index?
- Eswatini ranks 40th and Mexico ranks 38th 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).