Malawi vs Poland: Press Freedom Index
Malawi
28.8
in 2021
Poland
28.84
in 2021
Malawi rank
117th
Poland rank
115th
Press Freedom Index over time
- Malawi
- Poland
How they compare
Poland currently reports 28.84 against 28.8 in Malawi, a difference of 0.04.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 9 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Malawi ahead.
Malawi ranks 117th and Poland ranks 115th of 177 countries.
Malawi has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Malawi | Poland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 28.11 | 20.38 | 7.72 | Malawi |
| 2020s | 29.06 | 28.74 | 0.315 | Malawi |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher press freedom index, Malawi or Poland?
- Poland, at 28.84 against 28.8 in Malawi as of 2021.
- What is the difference in press freedom index between Malawi and Poland?
- 0.04, with Poland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Malawi and Poland?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
- How do Malawi and Poland rank globally for press freedom index?
- Malawi ranks 117th and Poland ranks 115th 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).