Guinea-Bissau vs Liberia: Press Freedom Index
Guinea-Bissau
32.68
in 2021
Liberia
33.36
in 2021
Guinea-Bissau rank
86th
Liberia rank
83rd
Press Freedom Index over time
- Guinea-Bissau
- Liberia
How they compare
Liberia currently reports 33.36 against 32.68 in Guinea-Bissau, a difference of 0.68.
Across all 9 years both countries report, Liberia has been ahead every year.
Guinea-Bissau ranks 86th and Liberia ranks 83rd of 177 countries.
Liberia has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Guinea-Bissau | Liberia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 29.69 | 30.71 | 1.02 | Liberia |
| 2020s | 32.37 | 32.8 | 0.435 | Liberia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher press freedom index, Guinea-Bissau or Liberia?
- Liberia, at 33.36 against 32.68 in Guinea-Bissau as of 2021.
- What is the difference in press freedom index between Guinea-Bissau and Liberia?
- 0.68, with Liberia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Guinea-Bissau and Liberia?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
- How do Guinea-Bissau and Liberia rank globally for press freedom index?
- Guinea-Bissau ranks 86th and Liberia ranks 83rd 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).