Mauritania vs Peru: Press Freedom Index
Mauritania
32.25
in 2021
Peru
31.71
in 2021
Mauritania rank
87th
Peru rank
90th
Press Freedom Index over time
- Mauritania
- Peru
How they compare
Mauritania currently reports 32.25 against 31.71 in Peru, a difference of 0.54.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 9 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Peru ahead.
Mauritania ranks 87th and Peru ranks 90th of 177 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Mauritania averaged higher in 1 and Peru in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Mauritania | Peru | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 27.12 | 30.89 | 3.77 | Peru |
| 2020s | 32.39 | 31.33 | 1.07 | Mauritania |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher press freedom index, Mauritania or Peru?
- Mauritania, at 32.25 against 31.71 in Peru as of 2021.
- What is the difference in press freedom index between Mauritania and Peru?
- 0.54, with Mauritania ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Mauritania and Peru?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
- How do Mauritania and Peru rank globally for press freedom index?
- Mauritania ranks 87th and Peru ranks 90th 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).