Rwanda vs Sudan: Press Freedom Index

Rwanda
50.66
in 2021
Sudan
52.93
in 2021
Rwanda rank
25th
Sudan rank
22nd

Press Freedom Index over time

  • Rwanda
  • Sudan
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How they compare

Sudan currently reports 52.93 against 50.66 in Rwanda, a difference of 2.27.

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

Rwanda ranks 25th and Sudan ranks 22nd of 177 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Rwanda Sudan Difference Ahead
2010s 54.66 71.99 17.33 Sudan
2020s 50.5 54.13 3.63 Sudan

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher press freedom index, Rwanda or Sudan?
Sudan, at 52.93 against 50.66 in Rwanda as of 2021.
What is the difference in press freedom index between Rwanda and Sudan?
2.27, with Sudan ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Rwanda and Sudan?
9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
How do Rwanda and Sudan rank globally for press freedom index?
Rwanda ranks 25th and Sudan ranks 22nd 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).