Madagascar vs Niger: Press Freedom Index
Madagascar
28.24
in 2021
Niger
28.44
in 2021
Madagascar rank
122nd
Niger rank
120th
Press Freedom Index over time
- Madagascar
- Niger
How they compare
Niger currently reports 28.44 against 28.24 in Madagascar, a difference of 0.2.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 9 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Madagascar ahead.
Madagascar ranks 122nd and Niger ranks 120th of 177 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Madagascar averaged higher in 1 and Niger in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Madagascar | Niger | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 27.59 | 25.57 | 2.02 | Madagascar |
| 2020s | 27.96 | 28.34 | 0.385 | Niger |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher press freedom index, Madagascar or Niger?
- Niger, at 28.44 against 28.24 in Madagascar as of 2021.
- What is the difference in press freedom index between Madagascar and Niger?
- 0.2, with Niger ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Madagascar and Niger?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
- How do Madagascar and Niger rank globally for press freedom index?
- Madagascar ranks 122nd and Niger ranks 120th 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).