Netherlands vs Sweden: Press Freedom Index
Netherlands
9.67
in 2021
Sweden
7.24
in 2021
Netherlands rank
172nd
Sweden rank
175th
Press Freedom Index over time
- Netherlands
- Sweden
How they compare
Netherlands currently reports 9.67 against 7.24 in Sweden, a difference of 2.43.
That makes Netherlands's figure about 1.3 times Sweden's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 9 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Sweden ahead.
Netherlands ranks 172nd and Sweden ranks 175th of 177 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Netherlands averaged higher in 1 and Sweden in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Netherlands | Sweden | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 8.69 | 9.27 | 0.58 | Sweden |
| 2020s | 9.82 | 8.25 | 1.57 | Netherlands |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher press freedom index, Netherlands or Sweden?
- Netherlands, at 9.67 against 7.24 in Sweden as of 2021.
- What is the difference in press freedom index between Netherlands and Sweden?
- 2.43, with Netherlands ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Netherlands and Sweden?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
- How do Netherlands and Sweden rank globally for press freedom index?
- Netherlands ranks 172nd and Sweden ranks 175th 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).