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
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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

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).