Eswatini vs South Sudan: Press Freedom Index
Eswatini
46.34
in 2021
South Sudan
45.78
in 2021
Eswatini rank
40th
South Sudan rank
42nd
Press Freedom Index over time
- Eswatini
- South Sudan
How they compare
Eswatini currently reports 46.34 against 45.78 in South Sudan, a difference of 0.56.
Across all 8 years both countries report, Eswatini has been ahead every year.
Eswatini ranks 40th and South Sudan ranks 42nd of 177 countries.
Eswatini has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Eswatini | South Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 49.71 | 43.27 | 6.43 | Eswatini |
| 2020s | 45.75 | 45.14 | 0.61 | Eswatini |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher press freedom index, Eswatini or South Sudan?
- Eswatini, at 46.34 against 45.78 in South Sudan as of 2021.
- What is the difference in press freedom index between Eswatini and South Sudan?
- 0.56, with Eswatini ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Eswatini and South Sudan?
- 8 years are reported by both, from 2014 to 2021.
- How do Eswatini and South Sudan rank globally for press freedom index?
- Eswatini ranks 40th and South Sudan ranks 42nd 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).