Germany vs Ireland: Press Freedom Index

Germany
15.24
in 2021
Ireland
11.91
in 2021
Germany rank
165th
Ireland rank
166th

Press Freedom Index over time

  • Germany
  • Ireland
051015201320172021

How they compare

Germany currently reports 15.24 against 11.91 in Ireland, a difference of 3.33.

That makes Germany's figure about 1.3 times Ireland's.

The two have swapped places 4 times across 9 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Germany ahead.

Germany ranks 165th and Ireland ranks 166th of 177 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Germany Ireland Difference Ahead
2010s 12.96 12.6 0.3571 Germany
2020s 13.7 12.25 1.45 Germany

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher press freedom index, Germany or Ireland?
Germany, at 15.24 against 11.91 in Ireland as of 2021.
What is the difference in press freedom index between Germany and Ireland?
3.33, with Germany ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and Ireland?
9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
How do Germany and Ireland rank globally for press freedom index?
Germany ranks 165th and Ireland ranks 166th 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).