Italy vs South Korea: Press Freedom Index
Italy
23.39
in 2021
South Korea
23.43
in 2021
Italy rank
137th
South Korea rank
136th
Press Freedom Index over time
- Italy
- South Korea
How they compare
South Korea currently reports 23.43 against 23.39 in Italy, a difference of 0.04.
The two have swapped places 5 times across 9 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Italy ahead.
Italy ranks 137th and South Korea ranks 136th of 177 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Italy averaged higher in 1 and South Korea in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Italy | South Korea | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 26.01 | 25.9 | 0.1086 | Italy |
| 2020s | 23.54 | 23.56 | 0.025 | South Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher press freedom index, Italy or South Korea?
- South Korea, at 23.43 against 23.39 in Italy as of 2021.
- What is the difference in press freedom index between Italy and South Korea?
- 0.04, with South Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Italy and South Korea?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
- How do Italy and South Korea rank globally for press freedom index?
- Italy ranks 137th and South Korea ranks 136th 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).