Philippines vs South Sudan: Press Freedom Index
Philippines
45.64
in 2021
South Sudan
45.78
in 2021
Philippines rank
43rd
South Sudan rank
42nd
Press Freedom Index over time
- Philippines
- South Sudan
How they compare
South Sudan currently reports 45.78 against 45.64 in Philippines, a difference of 0.14.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 9 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Philippines ahead.
Philippines ranks 43rd and South Sudan ranks 42nd of 177 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Philippines averaged higher in 1 and South Sudan in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Philippines | South Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 42.88 | 42.26 | 0.6171 | Philippines |
| 2020s | 44.59 | 45.14 | 0.545 | South Sudan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher press freedom index, Philippines or South Sudan?
- South Sudan, at 45.78 against 45.64 in Philippines as of 2021.
- What is the difference in press freedom index between Philippines and South Sudan?
- 0.14, with South Sudan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Philippines and South Sudan?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
- How do Philippines and South Sudan rank globally for press freedom index?
- Philippines ranks 43rd 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).