Ethiopia vs Liberia: Press Freedom Index
Ethiopia
33.63
in 2021
Liberia
33.36
in 2021
Ethiopia rank
80th
Liberia rank
83rd
Press Freedom Index over time
- Ethiopia
- Liberia
How they compare
Ethiopia currently reports 33.63 against 33.36 in Liberia, a difference of 0.27.
Across all 9 years both countries report, Ethiopia has been ahead every year.
Ethiopia ranks 80th and Liberia ranks 83rd of 177 countries.
Ethiopia has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ethiopia | Liberia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 43.25 | 30.71 | 12.54 | Ethiopia |
| 2020s | 33.23 | 32.8 | 0.42 | Ethiopia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher press freedom index, Ethiopia or Liberia?
- Ethiopia, at 33.63 against 33.36 in Liberia as of 2021.
- What is the difference in press freedom index between Ethiopia and Liberia?
- 0.27, with Ethiopia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ethiopia and Liberia?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
- How do Ethiopia and Liberia rank globally for press freedom index?
- Ethiopia ranks 80th and Liberia ranks 83rd 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).