Hungary vs Lesotho: Press Freedom Index
Hungary
31.76
in 2021
Lesotho
31.61
in 2021
Hungary rank
89th
Lesotho rank
92nd
Press Freedom Index over time
- Hungary
- Lesotho
How they compare
Hungary currently reports 31.76 against 31.61 in Lesotho, a difference of 0.15.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 9 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Lesotho ahead.
Hungary ranks 89th and Lesotho ranks 92nd of 177 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Hungary averaged higher in 1 and Lesotho in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Hungary | Lesotho | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 28.14 | 28.74 | 0.5957 | Lesotho |
| 2020s | 31.3 | 31.03 | 0.27 | Hungary |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher press freedom index, Hungary or Lesotho?
- Hungary, at 31.76 against 31.61 in Lesotho as of 2021.
- What is the difference in press freedom index between Hungary and Lesotho?
- 0.15, with Hungary ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Hungary and Lesotho?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
- How do Hungary and Lesotho rank globally for press freedom index?
- Hungary ranks 89th and Lesotho ranks 92nd 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).