North Macedonia vs Serbia: Press Freedom Index
North Macedonia
31.67
in 2021
Serbia
32.03
in 2021
North Macedonia rank
91st
Serbia rank
88th
Press Freedom Index over time
- North Macedonia
- Serbia
How they compare
Serbia currently reports 32.03 against 31.67 in North Macedonia, a difference of 0.36.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 9 shared years of data; in 2013 it was North Macedonia ahead.
North Macedonia ranks 91st and Serbia ranks 88th of 177 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, North Macedonia averaged higher in 1 and Serbia in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | North Macedonia | Serbia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 34.7 | 27.96 | 6.74 | North Macedonia |
| 2020s | 31.48 | 31.83 | 0.35 | Serbia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher press freedom index, North Macedonia or Serbia?
- Serbia, at 32.03 against 31.67 in North Macedonia as of 2021.
- What is the difference in press freedom index between North Macedonia and Serbia?
- 0.36, with Serbia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for North Macedonia and Serbia?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
- How do North Macedonia and Serbia rank globally for press freedom index?
- North Macedonia ranks 91st and Serbia ranks 88th 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).