Hungary vs Moldova: Press Freedom Index

Hungary
31.76
in 2021
Moldova
31.61
in 2021
Hungary rank
89th
Moldova rank
92nd

Press Freedom Index over time

  • Hungary
  • Moldova
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How they compare

Hungary currently reports 31.76 against 31.61 in Moldova, a difference of 0.15.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 9 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Hungary ahead.

Hungary ranks 89th and Moldova ranks 92nd of 177 countries.

Moldova has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Hungary Moldova Difference Ahead
2010s 28.14 28.52 0.3829 Moldova
2020s 31.3 31.38 0.085 Moldova

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher press freedom index, Hungary or Moldova?
Hungary, at 31.76 against 31.61 in Moldova as of 2021.
What is the difference in press freedom index between Hungary and Moldova?
0.15, with Hungary ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Hungary and Moldova?
9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
How do Hungary and Moldova rank globally for press freedom index?
Hungary ranks 89th and Moldova 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

Indicator
Press Freedom Index
Source
Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
177 places, 1,591 data points, 2013–2021
Last refreshed

The index combines expert estimates with data on violence against journalists. It ranges from 0-100 (no freedom).