Gabon vs Zambia: Press Freedom Index
Gabon
38.6
in 2021
Zambia
38.21
in 2021
Gabon rank
64th
Zambia rank
66th
Press Freedom Index over time
- Gabon
- Zambia
How they compare
Gabon currently reports 38.6 against 38.21 in Zambia, a difference of 0.39.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 9 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Gabon ahead.
Gabon ranks 64th and Zambia ranks 66th of 177 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Gabon averaged higher in 1 and Zambia in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Gabon | Zambia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 32.34 | 33.78 | 1.44 | Zambia |
| 2020s | 37.9 | 37.61 | 0.295 | Gabon |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher press freedom index, Gabon or Zambia?
- Gabon, at 38.6 against 38.21 in Zambia as of 2021.
- What is the difference in press freedom index between Gabon and Zambia?
- 0.39, with Gabon ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Gabon and Zambia?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
- How do Gabon and Zambia rank globally for press freedom index?
- Gabon ranks 64th and Zambia ranks 66th 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).