North Korea vs Turkmenistan: Press Freedom Index
North Korea
81.28
in 2021
Turkmenistan
80.03
in 2021
North Korea rank
2nd
Turkmenistan rank
3rd
Press Freedom Index over time
- North Korea
- Turkmenistan
How they compare
North Korea currently reports 81.28 against 80.03 in Turkmenistan, a difference of 1.25.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 9 shared years of data; in 2013 it was North Korea ahead.
North Korea ranks 2nd and Turkmenistan ranks 3rd of 177 countries.
North Korea has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | North Korea | Turkmenistan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 84.3 | 82.58 | 1.72 | North Korea |
| 2020s | 83.55 | 82.73 | 0.815 | North Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher press freedom index, North Korea or Turkmenistan?
- North Korea, at 81.28 against 80.03 in Turkmenistan as of 2021.
- What is the difference in press freedom index between North Korea and Turkmenistan?
- 1.25, with North Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for North Korea and Turkmenistan?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
- How do North Korea and Turkmenistan rank globally for press freedom index?
- North Korea ranks 2nd and Turkmenistan ranks 3rd 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).