Jordan vs Sri Lanka: Press Freedom Index
Jordan
42.89
in 2021
Sri Lanka
42.2
in 2021
Jordan rank
52nd
Sri Lanka rank
54th
Press Freedom Index over time
- Jordan
- Sri Lanka
How they compare
Jordan currently reports 42.89 against 42.2 in Sri Lanka, a difference of 0.69.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 9 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Sri Lanka ahead.
Jordan ranks 52nd and Sri Lanka ranks 54th of 177 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Jordan averaged higher in 1 and Sri Lanka in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Jordan | Sri Lanka | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 41.93 | 49.47 | 7.54 | Sri Lanka |
| 2020s | 42.48 | 42.07 | 0.415 | Jordan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher press freedom index, Jordan or Sri Lanka?
- Jordan, at 42.89 against 42.2 in Sri Lanka as of 2021.
- What is the difference in press freedom index between Jordan and Sri Lanka?
- 0.69, with Jordan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Jordan and Sri Lanka?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
- How do Jordan and Sri Lanka rank globally for press freedom index?
- Jordan ranks 52nd and Sri Lanka ranks 54th 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).