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