Qatar vs Uganda: Press Freedom Index

Qatar
42.6
in 2021
Uganda
41.19
in 2021
Qatar rank
53rd
Uganda rank
56th

Press Freedom Index over time

  • Qatar
  • Uganda
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How they compare

Qatar currently reports 42.6 against 41.19 in Uganda, a difference of 1.41.

Across all 9 years both countries report, Qatar has been ahead every year.

Qatar ranks 53rd and Uganda ranks 56th of 177 countries.

Qatar has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Qatar Uganda Difference Ahead
2010s 37.29 34.48 2.81 Qatar
2020s 42.55 41.07 1.48 Qatar

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher press freedom index, Qatar or Uganda?
Qatar, at 42.6 against 41.19 in Uganda as of 2021.
What is the difference in press freedom index between Qatar and Uganda?
1.41, with Qatar ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Qatar and Uganda?
9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
How do Qatar and Uganda rank globally for press freedom index?
Qatar ranks 53rd and Uganda ranks 56th 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

Indicator
Press Freedom Index
Source
Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
177 places, 1,591 data points, 2013–2021
Last refreshed

The index combines expert estimates with data on violence against journalists. It ranges from 0-100 (no freedom).