Lesotho vs Moldova: Press Freedom Index
Lesotho
31.61
in 2021
Moldova
31.61
in 2021
Lesotho rank
92nd
Moldova rank
92nd
Press Freedom Index over time
- Lesotho
- Moldova
How they compare
Lesotho currently reports 31.61 against 31.61 in Moldova, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 9 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Lesotho ahead.
Lesotho ranks 92nd and Moldova ranks 92nd of 177 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Lesotho averaged higher in 1 and Moldova in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Lesotho | Moldova | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 28.74 | 28.52 | 0.2129 | Lesotho |
| 2020s | 31.03 | 31.38 | 0.355 | Moldova |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher press freedom index, Lesotho or Moldova?
- Lesotho, at 31.61 against 31.61 in Moldova as of 2021.
- What is the difference in press freedom index between Lesotho and Moldova?
- 0, with Lesotho ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Lesotho and Moldova?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
- How do Lesotho and Moldova rank globally for press freedom index?
- Lesotho ranks 92nd and Moldova ranks 92nd 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).