Saudi Arabia vs Syria: Press Freedom Index
Saudi Arabia
62.73
in 2021
Syria
70.63
in 2021
Saudi Arabia rank
11th
Syria rank
8th
Press Freedom Index over time
- Saudi Arabia
- Syria
How they compare
Syria currently reports 70.63 against 62.73 in Saudi Arabia, a difference of 7.9.
That makes Syria's figure about 1.1 times Saudi Arabia's.
Across all 9 years both countries report, Syria has been ahead every year.
Saudi Arabia ranks 11th and Syria ranks 8th of 177 countries.
Syria has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Saudi Arabia | Syria | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 61.33 | 78.1 | 16.77 | Syria |
| 2020s | 62.44 | 71.6 | 9.16 | Syria |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher press freedom index, Saudi Arabia or Syria?
- Syria, at 70.63 against 62.73 in Saudi Arabia as of 2021.
- What is the difference in press freedom index between Saudi Arabia and Syria?
- 7.9, with Syria ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Saudi Arabia and Syria?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
- How do Saudi Arabia and Syria rank globally for press freedom index?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 11th and Syria ranks 8th 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).