South Korea vs Tonga: Press Freedom Index
South Korea
23.43
in 2021
Tonga
24.59
in 2021
South Korea rank
136th
Tonga rank
133rd
Press Freedom Index over time
- South Korea
- Tonga
How they compare
Tonga currently reports 24.59 against 23.43 in South Korea, a difference of 1.16.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 9 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Tonga ahead.
South Korea ranks 136th and Tonga ranks 133rd of 177 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, South Korea averaged higher in 1 and Tonga in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Korea | Tonga | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 25.9 | 24.87 | 1.04 | South Korea |
| 2020s | 23.56 | 25.93 | 2.37 | Tonga |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher press freedom index, South Korea or Tonga?
- Tonga, at 24.59 against 23.43 in South Korea as of 2021.
- What is the difference in press freedom index between South Korea and Tonga?
- 1.16, with Tonga ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Korea and Tonga?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
- How do South Korea and Tonga rank globally for press freedom index?
- South Korea ranks 136th and Tonga ranks 133rd 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).