Hong Kong vs Sierra Leone: Press Freedom Index
Hong Kong
30.44
in 2021
Sierra Leone
29.61
in 2021
Hong Kong rank
101st
Sierra Leone rank
104th
Press Freedom Index over time
- Hong Kong
- Sierra Leone
How they compare
Hong Kong currently reports 30.44 against 29.61 in Sierra Leone, a difference of 0.83.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 9 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Sierra Leone ahead.
Hong Kong ranks 101st and Sierra Leone ranks 104th of 177 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Hong Kong averaged higher in 1 and Sierra Leone in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Hong Kong | Sierra Leone | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 28.16 | 29.15 | 0.9914 | Sierra Leone |
| 2020s | 30.23 | 29.95 | 0.28 | Hong Kong |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher press freedom index, Hong Kong or Sierra Leone?
- Hong Kong, at 30.44 against 29.61 in Sierra Leone as of 2021.
- What is the difference in press freedom index between Hong Kong and Sierra Leone?
- 0.83, with Hong Kong ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Hong Kong and Sierra Leone?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
- How do Hong Kong and Sierra Leone rank globally for press freedom index?
- Hong Kong ranks 101st and Sierra Leone ranks 104th 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).