Laos vs Saudi Arabia: Press Freedom Index
Laos
70.56
in 2021
Saudi Arabia
62.73
in 2021
Laos rank
9th
Saudi Arabia rank
11th
Press Freedom Index over time
- Laos
- Saudi Arabia
How they compare
Laos currently reports 70.56 against 62.73 in Saudi Arabia, a difference of 7.83.
That makes Laos's figure about 1.1 times Saudi Arabia's.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 9 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Laos ahead.
Laos ranks 9th and Saudi Arabia ranks 11th of 177 countries.
Laos has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Laos | Saudi Arabia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 68.48 | 61.33 | 7.14 | Laos |
| 2020s | 67.42 | 62.44 | 4.98 | Laos |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher press freedom index, Laos or Saudi Arabia?
- Laos, at 70.56 against 62.73 in Saudi Arabia as of 2021.
- What is the difference in press freedom index between Laos and Saudi Arabia?
- 7.83, with Laos ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Laos and Saudi Arabia?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
- How do Laos and Saudi Arabia rank globally for press freedom index?
- Laos ranks 9th and Saudi Arabia ranks 11th 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).