Hungary vs Serbia: Press Freedom Index
Hungary
31.76
in 2021
Serbia
32.03
in 2021
Hungary rank
89th
Serbia rank
88th
Press Freedom Index over time
- Hungary
- Serbia
How they compare
Serbia currently reports 32.03 against 31.76 in Hungary, a difference of 0.27.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 9 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Serbia ahead.
Hungary ranks 89th and Serbia ranks 88th of 177 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Hungary averaged higher in 1 and Serbia in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Hungary | Serbia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 28.14 | 27.96 | 0.1829 | Hungary |
| 2020s | 31.3 | 31.83 | 0.525 | Serbia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher press freedom index, Hungary or Serbia?
- Serbia, at 32.03 against 31.76 in Hungary as of 2021.
- What is the difference in press freedom index between Hungary and Serbia?
- 0.27, with Serbia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Hungary and Serbia?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
- How do Hungary and Serbia rank globally for press freedom index?
- Hungary ranks 89th and Serbia ranks 88th 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).