Malaysia vs Nigeria: Press Freedom Index
Malaysia
39.47
in 2021
Nigeria
39.69
in 2021
Malaysia rank
62nd
Nigeria rank
61st
Press Freedom Index over time
- Malaysia
- Nigeria
How they compare
Nigeria currently reports 39.69 against 39.47 in Malaysia, a difference of 0.22.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 9 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Malaysia ahead.
Malaysia ranks 62nd and Nigeria ranks 61st of 177 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Malaysia averaged higher in 1 and Nigeria in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Malaysia | Nigeria | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 43.77 | 35.99 | 7.77 | Malaysia |
| 2020s | 36.3 | 37.66 | 1.36 | Nigeria |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher press freedom index, Malaysia or Nigeria?
- Nigeria, at 39.69 against 39.47 in Malaysia as of 2021.
- What is the difference in press freedom index between Malaysia and Nigeria?
- 0.22, with Nigeria ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Malaysia and Nigeria?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
- How do Malaysia and Nigeria rank globally for press freedom index?
- Malaysia ranks 62nd and Nigeria ranks 61st 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).