South Korea vs United States: Press Freedom Index
South Korea
23.43
in 2021
United States
23.93
in 2021
South Korea rank
136th
United States rank
134th
Press Freedom Index over time
- South Korea
- United States
How they compare
United States currently reports 23.93 against 23.43 in South Korea, a difference of 0.5.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 9 shared years of data; in 2013 it was South Korea ahead.
South Korea ranks 136th and United States ranks 134th of 177 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, South Korea averaged higher in 1 and United States in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Korea | United States | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 25.9 | 23.13 | 2.77 | South Korea |
| 2020s | 23.56 | 23.89 | 0.325 | United States |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher press freedom index, South Korea or United States?
- United States, at 23.93 against 23.43 in South Korea as of 2021.
- What is the difference in press freedom index between South Korea and United States?
- 0.5, with United States ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Korea and United States?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
- How do South Korea and United States rank globally for press freedom index?
- South Korea ranks 136th and United States ranks 134th of 177 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) β 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).