Mexico vs Pakistan: Press Freedom Index
Mexico
46.71
in 2021
Pakistan
46.86
in 2021
Mexico rank
38th
Pakistan rank
36th
Press Freedom Index over time
- Mexico
- Pakistan
How they compare
Pakistan currently reports 46.86 against 46.71 in Mexico, a difference of 0.15.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 9 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Pakistan ahead.
Mexico ranks 38th and Pakistan ranks 36th of 177 countries.
Pakistan has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Mexico | Pakistan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 46.86 | 47.77 | 0.9071 | Pakistan |
| 2020s | 46.08 | 46.19 | 0.11 | Pakistan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher press freedom index, Mexico or Pakistan?
- Pakistan, at 46.86 against 46.71 in Mexico as of 2021.
- What is the difference in press freedom index between Mexico and Pakistan?
- 0.15, with Pakistan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Mexico and Pakistan?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
- How do Mexico and Pakistan rank globally for press freedom index?
- Mexico ranks 38th and Pakistan ranks 36th 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).