Ghana vs United Kingdom: Press Freedom Index
Ghana
21.33
in 2021
United Kingdom
21.59
in 2021
Ghana rank
148th
United Kingdom rank
145th
Press Freedom Index over time
- Ghana
- United Kingdom
How they compare
United Kingdom currently reports 21.59 against 21.33 in Ghana, a difference of 0.26.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 9 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Ghana ahead.
Ghana ranks 148th and United Kingdom ranks 145th of 177 countries.
United Kingdom has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ghana | United Kingdom | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 17.74 | 20.89 | 3.15 | United Kingdom |
| 2020s | 21.8 | 22.26 | 0.465 | United Kingdom |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher press freedom index, Ghana or United Kingdom?
- United Kingdom, at 21.59 against 21.33 in Ghana as of 2021.
- What is the difference in press freedom index between Ghana and United Kingdom?
- 0.26, with United Kingdom ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ghana and United Kingdom?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
- How do Ghana and United Kingdom rank globally for press freedom index?
- Ghana ranks 148th and United Kingdom ranks 145th 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).