India vs Myanmar: Press Freedom Index
India
46.56
in 2021
Myanmar
46.14
in 2021
India rank
39th
Myanmar rank
41st
Press Freedom Index over time
- India
- Myanmar
How they compare
India currently reports 46.56 against 46.14 in Myanmar, a difference of 0.42.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 9 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Myanmar ahead.
India ranks 39th and Myanmar ranks 41st of 177 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, India averaged higher in 1 and Myanmar in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | India | Myanmar | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 42.44 | 43.37 | 0.9314 | Myanmar |
| 2020s | 45.95 | 45.45 | 0.49 | India |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher press freedom index, India or Myanmar?
- India, at 46.56 against 46.14 in Myanmar as of 2021.
- What is the difference in press freedom index between India and Myanmar?
- 0.42, with India ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for India and Myanmar?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
- How do India and Myanmar rank globally for press freedom index?
- India ranks 39th and Myanmar ranks 41st 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).