Liberia vs Mali: Press Freedom Index
Liberia
33.36
in 2021
Mali
33.5
in 2021
Liberia rank
83rd
Mali rank
82nd
Press Freedom Index over time
- Liberia
- Mali
How they compare
Mali currently reports 33.5 against 33.36 in Liberia, a difference of 0.14.
Across all 9 years both countries report, Mali has been ahead every year.
Liberia ranks 83rd and Mali ranks 82nd of 177 countries.
Mali has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Liberia | Mali | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 30.71 | 36.02 | 5.31 | Mali |
| 2020s | 32.8 | 33.81 | 1.01 | Mali |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher press freedom index, Liberia or Mali?
- Mali, at 33.5 against 33.36 in Liberia as of 2021.
- What is the difference in press freedom index between Liberia and Mali?
- 0.14, with Mali ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Liberia and Mali?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
- How do Liberia and Mali rank globally for press freedom index?
- Liberia ranks 83rd and Mali ranks 82nd 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).