Morocco vs Oman: Press Freedom Index

Morocco
43.94
in 2021
Oman
43.37
in 2021
Morocco rank
45th
Oman rank
48th

Press Freedom Index over time

  • Morocco
  • Oman
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How they compare

Morocco currently reports 43.94 against 43.37 in Oman, a difference of 0.57.

The two have swapped places 3 times across 9 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Oman ahead.

Morocco ranks 45th and Oman ranks 48th of 177 countries.

Morocco has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Morocco Oman Difference Ahead
2010s 41.45 40.59 0.8529 Morocco
2020s 43.41 43.39 0.015 Morocco

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher press freedom index, Morocco or Oman?
Morocco, at 43.94 against 43.37 in Oman as of 2021.
What is the difference in press freedom index between Morocco and Oman?
0.57, with Morocco ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Morocco and Oman?
9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
How do Morocco and Oman rank globally for press freedom index?
Morocco ranks 45th and Oman ranks 48th 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).