Jordan vs Qatar: Press Freedom Index
Jordan
42.89
in 2021
Qatar
42.6
in 2021
Jordan rank
52nd
Qatar rank
53rd
Press Freedom Index over time
- Jordan
- Qatar
How they compare
Jordan currently reports 42.89 against 42.6 in Qatar, a difference of 0.29.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 9 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Jordan ahead.
Jordan ranks 52nd and Qatar ranks 53rd of 177 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Jordan averaged higher in 1 and Qatar in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Jordan | Qatar | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 41.93 | 37.29 | 4.64 | Jordan |
| 2020s | 42.48 | 42.55 | 0.07 | Qatar |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher press freedom index, Jordan or Qatar?
- Jordan, at 42.89 against 42.6 in Qatar as of 2021.
- What is the difference in press freedom index between Jordan and Qatar?
- 0.29, with Jordan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Jordan and Qatar?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
- How do Jordan and Qatar rank globally for press freedom index?
- Jordan ranks 52nd and Qatar ranks 53rd 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).