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