Jamaica vs Netherlands: Press Freedom Index
Jamaica
9.96
in 2021
Netherlands
9.67
in 2021
Jamaica rank
171st
Netherlands rank
172nd
Press Freedom Index over time
- Jamaica
- Netherlands
How they compare
Jamaica currently reports 9.96 against 9.67 in Netherlands, a difference of 0.29.
Across all 9 years both countries report, Jamaica has been ahead every year.
Jamaica ranks 171st and Netherlands ranks 172nd of 177 countries.
Jamaica has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Jamaica | Netherlands | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 11.37 | 8.69 | 2.68 | Jamaica |
| 2020s | 10.23 | 9.82 | 0.42 | Jamaica |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher press freedom index, Jamaica or Netherlands?
- Jamaica, at 9.96 against 9.67 in Netherlands as of 2021.
- What is the difference in press freedom index between Jamaica and Netherlands?
- 0.29, with Jamaica ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Jamaica and Netherlands?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
- How do Jamaica and Netherlands rank globally for press freedom index?
- Jamaica ranks 171st and Netherlands ranks 172nd 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).