Latvia vs Samoa: Press Freedom Index
Latvia
19.26
in 2021
Samoa
19.24
in 2021
Latvia rank
156th
Samoa rank
157th
Press Freedom Index over time
- Latvia
- Samoa
How they compare
Latvia currently reports 19.26 against 19.24 in Samoa, a difference of 0.02.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 9 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Samoa ahead.
Latvia ranks 156th and Samoa ranks 157th of 177 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Latvia averaged higher in 1 and Samoa in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Latvia | Samoa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 19.61 | 19.76 | 0.1514 | Samoa |
| 2020s | 18.91 | 18.74 | 0.165 | Latvia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher press freedom index, Latvia or Samoa?
- Latvia, at 19.26 against 19.24 in Samoa as of 2021.
- What is the difference in press freedom index between Latvia and Samoa?
- 0.02, with Latvia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Latvia and Samoa?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
- How do Latvia and Samoa rank globally for press freedom index?
- Latvia ranks 156th and Samoa ranks 157th 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).