Latvia vs Luxembourg: Press Freedom Index
Latvia
19.26
in 2021
Luxembourg
17.56
in 2021
Latvia rank
156th
Luxembourg rank
158th
Press Freedom Index over time
- Latvia
- Luxembourg
How they compare
Latvia currently reports 19.26 against 17.56 in Luxembourg, a difference of 1.7.
That makes Latvia's figure about 1.1 times Luxembourg's.
Across all 9 years both countries report, Latvia has been ahead every year.
Latvia ranks 156th and Luxembourg ranks 158th of 177 countries.
Latvia has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Latvia | Luxembourg | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 19.61 | 12.36 | 7.25 | Latvia |
| 2020s | 18.91 | 16.51 | 2.4 | Latvia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher press freedom index, Latvia or Luxembourg?
- Latvia, at 19.26 against 17.56 in Luxembourg as of 2021.
- What is the difference in press freedom index between Latvia and Luxembourg?
- 1.7, with Latvia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Latvia and Luxembourg?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
- How do Latvia and Luxembourg rank globally for press freedom index?
- Latvia ranks 156th and Luxembourg ranks 158th 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).