France vs South Africa: Press Freedom Index
France
22.6
in 2021
South Africa
21.59
in 2021
France rank
144th
South Africa rank
145th
Press Freedom Index over time
- France
- South Africa
How they compare
France currently reports 22.6 against 21.59 in South Africa, a difference of 1.01.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 9 shared years of data; in 2013 it was South Africa ahead.
France ranks 144th and South Africa ranks 145th of 177 countries.
France has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | France | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 22.11 | 22.06 | 0.0514 | France |
| 2020s | 22.76 | 22 | 0.76 | France |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher press freedom index, France or South Africa?
- France, at 22.6 against 21.59 in South Africa as of 2021.
- What is the difference in press freedom index between France and South Africa?
- 1.01, with France ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for France and South Africa?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
- How do France and South Africa rank globally for press freedom index?
- France ranks 144th and South Africa ranks 145th 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).