Liechtenstein vs Samoa: Press Freedom Index

Liechtenstein
19.49
in 2021
Samoa
19.24
in 2021
Liechtenstein rank
155th
Samoa rank
157th

Press Freedom Index over time

  • Liechtenstein
  • Samoa
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How they compare

Liechtenstein currently reports 19.49 against 19.24 in Samoa, a difference of 0.25.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 9 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Samoa ahead.

Liechtenstein ranks 155th and Samoa ranks 157th of 177 countries.

Across the 2 decades both report, Liechtenstein averaged higher in 1 and Samoa in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Liechtenstein Samoa Difference Ahead
2010s 15.96 19.76 3.81 Samoa
2020s 19.5 18.74 0.76 Liechtenstein

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher press freedom index, Liechtenstein or Samoa?
Liechtenstein, at 19.49 against 19.24 in Samoa as of 2021.
What is the difference in press freedom index between Liechtenstein and Samoa?
0.25, with Liechtenstein ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Liechtenstein and Samoa?
9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
How do Liechtenstein and Samoa rank globally for press freedom index?
Liechtenstein ranks 155th 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

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).