Philippines vs Thailand: Press Freedom Index
Philippines
45.64
in 2021
Thailand
45.22
in 2021
Philippines rank
43rd
Thailand rank
44th
Press Freedom Index over time
- Philippines
- Thailand
How they compare
Philippines currently reports 45.64 against 45.22 in Thailand, a difference of 0.42.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 9 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Philippines ahead.
Philippines ranks 43rd and Thailand ranks 44th of 177 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Philippines averaged higher in 1 and Thailand in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Philippines | Thailand | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 42.88 | 42.03 | 0.8471 | Philippines |
| 2020s | 44.59 | 45.08 | 0.49 | Thailand |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher press freedom index, Philippines or Thailand?
- Philippines, at 45.64 against 45.22 in Thailand as of 2021.
- What is the difference in press freedom index between Philippines and Thailand?
- 0.42, with Philippines ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Philippines and Thailand?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
- How do Philippines and Thailand rank globally for press freedom index?
- Philippines ranks 43rd and Thailand ranks 44th 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).