Iran vs Vietnam: Press Freedom Index
Iran
72.7
in 2021
Vietnam
78.46
in 2021
Iran rank
7th
Vietnam rank
6th
Press Freedom Index over time
- Iran
- Vietnam
How they compare
Vietnam currently reports 78.46 against 72.7 in Iran, a difference of 5.76.
That makes Vietnam's figure about 1.1 times Iran's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 9 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Iran ahead.
Iran ranks 7th and Vietnam ranks 6th of 177 countries.
Vietnam has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iran | Vietnam | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 67.82 | 73.57 | 5.74 | Vietnam |
| 2020s | 68.75 | 76.58 | 7.83 | Vietnam |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher press freedom index, Iran or Vietnam?
- Vietnam, at 78.46 against 72.7 in Iran as of 2021.
- What is the difference in press freedom index between Iran and Vietnam?
- 5.76, with Vietnam ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iran and Vietnam?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
- How do Iran and Vietnam rank globally for press freedom index?
- Iran ranks 7th and Vietnam ranks 6th 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).