Georgia vs Niger: Press Freedom Index

Georgia
28.64
in 2021
Niger
28.44
in 2021
Georgia rank
119th
Niger rank
120th

Press Freedom Index over time

  • Georgia
  • Niger
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How they compare

Georgia currently reports 28.64 against 28.44 in Niger, a difference of 0.2.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 9 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Georgia ahead.

Georgia ranks 119th and Niger ranks 120th of 177 countries.

Georgia has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Georgia Niger Difference Ahead
2010s 28.52 25.57 2.94 Georgia
2020s 28.62 28.34 0.27 Georgia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher press freedom index, Georgia or Niger?
Georgia, at 28.64 against 28.44 in Niger as of 2021.
What is the difference in press freedom index between Georgia and Niger?
0.2, with Georgia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Georgia and Niger?
9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
How do Georgia and Niger rank globally for press freedom index?
Georgia ranks 119th and Niger ranks 120th 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

Indicator
Press Freedom Index
Source
Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
177 places, 1,591 data points, 2013–2021
Last refreshed

The index combines expert estimates with data on violence against journalists. It ranges from 0-100 (no freedom).