Jamaica vs New Zealand: Press Freedom Index
Jamaica
9.96
in 2021
New Zealand
10.04
in 2021
Jamaica rank
171st
New Zealand rank
170th
Press Freedom Index over time
- Jamaica
- New Zealand
How they compare
New Zealand currently reports 10.04 against 9.96 in Jamaica, a difference of 0.08.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 9 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Jamaica ahead.
Jamaica ranks 171st and New Zealand ranks 170th of 177 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Jamaica averaged higher in 1 and New Zealand in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Jamaica | New Zealand | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 11.37 | 10.76 | 0.6071 | Jamaica |
| 2020s | 10.23 | 10.36 | 0.13 | New Zealand |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher press freedom index, Jamaica or New Zealand?
- New Zealand, at 10.04 against 9.96 in Jamaica as of 2021.
- What is the difference in press freedom index between Jamaica and New Zealand?
- 0.08, with New Zealand ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Jamaica and New Zealand?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
- How do Jamaica and New Zealand rank globally for press freedom index?
- Jamaica ranks 171st and New Zealand ranks 170th 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).