Malawi vs Niger: Press Freedom Index

Malawi
28.8
in 2021
Niger
28.44
in 2021
Malawi rank
117th
Niger rank
120th

Press Freedom Index over time

  • Malawi
  • Niger
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How they compare

Malawi currently reports 28.8 against 28.44 in Niger, a difference of 0.36.

Across all 9 years both countries report, Malawi has been ahead every year.

Malawi ranks 117th and Niger ranks 120th of 177 countries.

Malawi has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Malawi Niger Difference Ahead
2010s 28.11 25.57 2.54 Malawi
2020s 29.06 28.34 0.715 Malawi

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher press freedom index, Malawi or Niger?
Malawi, at 28.8 against 28.44 in Niger as of 2021.
What is the difference in press freedom index between Malawi and Niger?
0.36, with Malawi ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Malawi and Niger?
9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
How do Malawi and Niger rank globally for press freedom index?
Malawi ranks 117th 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

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).