Iran vs Laos: Press freedom index rsf
Iran
72.7
in 2021
Laos
70.56
in 2021
Iran rank
7th
Laos rank
9th
Press freedom index rsf over time
- Iran
- Laos
How they compare
Iran currently reports 72.7 against 70.56 in Laos, a difference of 2.14.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 9 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Iran ahead.
Iran ranks 7th and Laos ranks 9th of 177 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Iran averaged higher in 1 and Laos in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iran | Laos | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 67.82 | 68.48 | 0.6543 | Laos |
| 2020s | 68.75 | 67.42 | 1.33 | Iran |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher press freedom index rsf, Iran or Laos?
- Iran, at 72.7 against 70.56 in Laos as of 2021.
- What is the difference in press freedom index rsf between Iran and Laos?
- 2.14, with Iran ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iran and Laos?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
- How do Iran and Laos rank globally for press freedom index rsf?
- Iran ranks 7th and Laos ranks 9th of 177 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Press freedom index rsf. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.