India vs Pakistan: Press Freedom Index
India
46.56
in 2021
Pakistan
46.86
in 2021
India rank
39th
Pakistan rank
36th
Press Freedom Index over time
- India
- Pakistan
How they compare
Pakistan currently reports 46.86 against 46.56 in India, a difference of 0.3.
Across all 9 years both countries report, Pakistan has been ahead every year.
India ranks 39th and Pakistan ranks 36th of 177 countries.
Pakistan has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | India | Pakistan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 42.44 | 47.77 | 5.33 | Pakistan |
| 2020s | 45.95 | 46.19 | 0.245 | Pakistan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher press freedom index, India or Pakistan?
- Pakistan, at 46.86 against 46.56 in India as of 2021.
- What is the difference in press freedom index between India and Pakistan?
- 0.3, with Pakistan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for India and Pakistan?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
- How do India and Pakistan rank globally for press freedom index?
- India ranks 39th and Pakistan ranks 36th 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).