France vs United Kingdom: Press freedom index rsf
France
22.6
in 2021
United Kingdom
21.59
in 2021
France rank
144th
United Kingdom rank
145th
Press freedom index rsf over time
- France
- United Kingdom
How they compare
France currently reports 22.6 against 21.59 in United Kingdom, a difference of 1.01.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 9 shared years of data; in 2013 it was France ahead.
France ranks 144th and United Kingdom 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 | United Kingdom | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 22.11 | 20.89 | 1.22 | France |
| 2020s | 22.76 | 22.26 | 0.5 | France |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher press freedom index rsf, France or United Kingdom?
- France, at 22.6 against 21.59 in United Kingdom as of 2021.
- What is the difference in press freedom index rsf between France and United Kingdom?
- 1.01, with France ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for France and United Kingdom?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
- How do France and United Kingdom rank globally for press freedom index rsf?
- France ranks 144th and United Kingdom ranks 145th of 177 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Press freedom index rsf. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.