Morocco vs South Sudan: Press Freedom Index
Morocco
43.94
in 2021
South Sudan
45.78
in 2021
Morocco rank
45th
South Sudan rank
42nd
Press Freedom Index over time
- Morocco
- South Sudan
How they compare
South Sudan currently reports 45.78 against 43.94 in Morocco, a difference of 1.84.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 9 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Morocco ahead.
Morocco ranks 45th and South Sudan ranks 42nd of 177 countries.
South Sudan has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Morocco | South Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 41.45 | 42.26 | 0.8186 | South Sudan |
| 2020s | 43.41 | 45.14 | 1.73 | South Sudan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher press freedom index, Morocco or South Sudan?
- South Sudan, at 45.78 against 43.94 in Morocco as of 2021.
- What is the difference in press freedom index between Morocco and South Sudan?
- 1.84, with South Sudan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Morocco and South Sudan?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
- How do Morocco and South Sudan rank globally for press freedom index?
- Morocco ranks 45th and South Sudan ranks 42nd 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).