Ghana vs South Africa: Press freedom index rsf
Ghana
21.33
in 2021
South Africa
21.59
in 2021
Ghana rank
148th
South Africa rank
145th
Press freedom index rsf over time
- Ghana
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 21.59 against 21.33 in Ghana, a difference of 0.26.
Across all 9 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
Ghana ranks 148th and South Africa ranks 145th of 177 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ghana | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 17.74 | 22.06 | 4.32 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 21.8 | 22 | 0.205 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher press freedom index rsf, Ghana or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 21.59 against 21.33 in Ghana as of 2021.
- What is the difference in press freedom index rsf between Ghana and South Africa?
- 0.26, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ghana and South Africa?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
- How do Ghana and South Africa rank globally for press freedom index rsf?
- Ghana ranks 148th and South Africa 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.