Iraq vs Singapore: Press Freedom Index
Iraq
55.57
in 2021
Singapore
55.2
in 2021
Iraq rank
18th
Singapore rank
21st
Press Freedom Index over time
- Iraq
- Singapore
How they compare
Iraq currently reports 55.57 against 55.2 in Singapore, a difference of 0.37.
Across all 9 years both countries report, Iraq has been ahead every year.
Iraq ranks 18th and Singapore ranks 21st of 177 countries.
Iraq has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iraq | Singapore | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 50.77 | 48.57 | 2.2 | Iraq |
| 2020s | 55.47 | 55.22 | 0.255 | Iraq |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher press freedom index, Iraq or Singapore?
- Iraq, at 55.57 against 55.2 in Singapore as of 2021.
- What is the difference in press freedom index between Iraq and Singapore?
- 0.37, with Iraq ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iraq and Singapore?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
- How do Iraq and Singapore rank globally for press freedom index?
- Iraq ranks 18th and Singapore ranks 21st 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).