Myanmar vs South Sudan: Press Freedom Index
Myanmar
46.14
in 2021
South Sudan
45.78
in 2021
Myanmar rank
41st
South Sudan rank
42nd
Press Freedom Index over time
- Myanmar
- South Sudan
How they compare
Myanmar currently reports 46.14 against 45.78 in South Sudan, a difference of 0.36.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 9 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Myanmar ahead.
Myanmar ranks 41st and South Sudan ranks 42nd of 177 countries.
Myanmar has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Myanmar | South Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 43.37 | 42.26 | 1.11 | Myanmar |
| 2020s | 45.45 | 45.14 | 0.32 | Myanmar |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher press freedom index, Myanmar or South Sudan?
- Myanmar, at 46.14 against 45.78 in South Sudan as of 2021.
- What is the difference in press freedom index between Myanmar and South Sudan?
- 0.36, with Myanmar ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Myanmar and South Sudan?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
- How do Myanmar and South Sudan rank globally for press freedom index?
- Myanmar ranks 41st 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).