Mauritius vs Niger: Press Freedom Index
Mauritius
28.74
in 2021
Niger
28.44
in 2021
Mauritius rank
118th
Niger rank
120th
Press Freedom Index over time
- Mauritius
- Niger
How they compare
Mauritius currently reports 28.74 against 28.44 in Niger, a difference of 0.3.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 9 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Mauritius ahead.
Mauritius ranks 118th and Niger ranks 120th of 177 countries.
Mauritius has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Mauritius | Niger | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 27.3 | 25.57 | 1.73 | Mauritius |
| 2020s | 28.37 | 28.34 | 0.025 | Mauritius |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher press freedom index, Mauritius or Niger?
- Mauritius, at 28.74 against 28.44 in Niger as of 2021.
- What is the difference in press freedom index between Mauritius and Niger?
- 0.3, with Mauritius ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Mauritius and Niger?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
- How do Mauritius and Niger rank globally for press freedom index?
- Mauritius ranks 118th 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
The index combines expert estimates with data on violence against journalists. It ranges from 0-100 (no freedom).