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
0102030201320172021

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

Indicator
Press Freedom Index
Source
Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
177 places, 1,591 data points, 2013–2021
Last refreshed

The index combines expert estimates with data on violence against journalists. It ranges from 0-100 (no freedom).