Lesotho vs Peru: Press Freedom Index
Lesotho
31.61
in 2021
Peru
31.71
in 2021
Lesotho rank
92nd
Peru rank
90th
Press Freedom Index over time
- Lesotho
- Peru
How they compare
Peru currently reports 31.71 against 31.61 in Lesotho, a difference of 0.1.
Across all 9 years both countries report, Peru has been ahead every year.
Lesotho ranks 92nd and Peru ranks 90th of 177 countries.
Peru has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Lesotho | Peru | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 28.74 | 30.89 | 2.15 | Peru |
| 2020s | 31.03 | 31.33 | 0.295 | Peru |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher press freedom index, Lesotho or Peru?
- Peru, at 31.71 against 31.61 in Lesotho as of 2021.
- What is the difference in press freedom index between Lesotho and Peru?
- 0.1, with Peru ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Lesotho and Peru?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
- How do Lesotho and Peru rank globally for press freedom index?
- Lesotho ranks 92nd and Peru ranks 90th 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).