Ethiopia vs Kenya: Press Freedom Index
Ethiopia
33.63
in 2021
Kenya
33.65
in 2021
Ethiopia rank
80th
Kenya rank
79th
Press Freedom Index over time
- Ethiopia
- Kenya
How they compare
Kenya currently reports 33.65 against 33.63 in Ethiopia, a difference of 0.02.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 9 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Ethiopia ahead.
Ethiopia ranks 80th and Kenya ranks 79th of 177 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Ethiopia averaged higher in 1 and Kenya in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ethiopia | Kenya | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 43.25 | 30.88 | 12.36 | Ethiopia |
| 2020s | 33.23 | 33.69 | 0.46 | Kenya |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher press freedom index, Ethiopia or Kenya?
- Kenya, at 33.65 against 33.63 in Ethiopia as of 2021.
- What is the difference in press freedom index between Ethiopia and Kenya?
- 0.02, with Kenya ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ethiopia and Kenya?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
- How do Ethiopia and Kenya rank globally for press freedom index?
- Ethiopia ranks 80th and Kenya ranks 79th 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).