Indonesia vs Zambia: Press Freedom Index
Indonesia
37.4
in 2021
Zambia
38.21
in 2021
Indonesia rank
68th
Zambia rank
66th
Press Freedom Index over time
- Indonesia
- Zambia
How they compare
Zambia currently reports 38.21 against 37.4 in Indonesia, a difference of 0.81.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 9 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Indonesia ahead.
Indonesia ranks 68th and Zambia ranks 66th of 177 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Indonesia averaged higher in 1 and Zambia in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Indonesia | Zambia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 39.72 | 33.78 | 5.94 | Indonesia |
| 2020s | 37.11 | 37.61 | 0.495 | Zambia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher press freedom index, Indonesia or Zambia?
- Zambia, at 38.21 against 37.4 in Indonesia as of 2021.
- What is the difference in press freedom index between Indonesia and Zambia?
- 0.81, with Zambia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Indonesia and Zambia?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
- How do Indonesia and Zambia rank globally for press freedom index?
- Indonesia ranks 68th and Zambia ranks 66th 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).