Kazakhstan vs Rwanda: Press Freedom Index
Kazakhstan
50.28
in 2021
Rwanda
50.66
in 2021
Kazakhstan rank
26th
Rwanda rank
25th
Press Freedom Index over time
- Kazakhstan
- Rwanda
How they compare
Rwanda currently reports 50.66 against 50.28 in Kazakhstan, a difference of 0.38.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 9 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Rwanda ahead.
Kazakhstan ranks 26th and Rwanda ranks 25th of 177 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Kazakhstan averaged higher in 1 and Rwanda in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Kazakhstan | Rwanda | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 54.18 | 54.66 | 0.4829 | Rwanda |
| 2020s | 52.2 | 50.5 | 1.7 | Kazakhstan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher press freedom index, Kazakhstan or Rwanda?
- Rwanda, at 50.66 against 50.28 in Kazakhstan as of 2021.
- What is the difference in press freedom index between Kazakhstan and Rwanda?
- 0.38, with Rwanda ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Kazakhstan and Rwanda?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
- How do Kazakhstan and Rwanda rank globally for press freedom index?
- Kazakhstan ranks 26th and Rwanda ranks 25th 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).