Qatar vs Zimbabwe: Press Freedom Index
Qatar
42.6
in 2021
Zimbabwe
43.12
in 2021
Qatar rank
53rd
Zimbabwe rank
51st
Press Freedom Index over time
- Qatar
- Zimbabwe
How they compare
Zimbabwe currently reports 43.12 against 42.6 in Qatar, a difference of 0.52.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 9 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Zimbabwe ahead.
Qatar ranks 53rd and Zimbabwe ranks 51st of 177 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Qatar averaged higher in 1 and Zimbabwe in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Qatar | Zimbabwe | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 37.29 | 40.16 | 2.87 | Zimbabwe |
| 2020s | 42.55 | 42.03 | 0.52 | Qatar |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher press freedom index, Qatar or Zimbabwe?
- Zimbabwe, at 43.12 against 42.6 in Qatar as of 2021.
- What is the difference in press freedom index between Qatar and Zimbabwe?
- 0.52, with Zimbabwe ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Qatar and Zimbabwe?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
- How do Qatar and Zimbabwe rank globally for press freedom index?
- Qatar ranks 53rd and Zimbabwe ranks 51st 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).