Guatemala vs Malaysia: Press Freedom Index
Guatemala
38.45
in 2021
Malaysia
39.47
in 2021
Guatemala rank
65th
Malaysia rank
62nd
Press Freedom Index over time
- Guatemala
- Malaysia
How they compare
Malaysia currently reports 39.47 against 38.45 in Guatemala, a difference of 1.02.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 9 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Malaysia ahead.
Guatemala ranks 65th and Malaysia ranks 62nd of 177 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Guatemala averaged higher in 1 and Malaysia in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Guatemala | Malaysia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 36.2 | 43.77 | 7.57 | Malaysia |
| 2020s | 37.09 | 36.3 | 0.8 | Guatemala |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher press freedom index, Guatemala or Malaysia?
- Malaysia, at 39.47 against 38.45 in Guatemala as of 2021.
- What is the difference in press freedom index between Guatemala and Malaysia?
- 1.02, with Malaysia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Guatemala and Malaysia?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
- How do Guatemala and Malaysia rank globally for press freedom index?
- Guatemala ranks 65th and Malaysia ranks 62nd 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).