Saudi Arabia vs Yemen: Press Freedom Index
Saudi Arabia
62.73
in 2021
Yemen
62.35
in 2021
Saudi Arabia rank
11th
Yemen rank
12th
Press Freedom Index over time
- Saudi Arabia
- Yemen
How they compare
Saudi Arabia currently reports 62.73 against 62.35 in Yemen, a difference of 0.38.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 9 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Yemen ahead.
Saudi Arabia ranks 11th and Yemen ranks 12th of 177 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Saudi Arabia averaged higher in 1 and Yemen in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Saudi Arabia | Yemen | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 61.33 | 65.66 | 4.32 | Yemen |
| 2020s | 62.44 | 60.3 | 2.14 | Saudi Arabia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher press freedom index, Saudi Arabia or Yemen?
- Saudi Arabia, at 62.73 against 62.35 in Yemen as of 2021.
- What is the difference in press freedom index between Saudi Arabia and Yemen?
- 0.38, with Saudi Arabia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Saudi Arabia and Yemen?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
- How do Saudi Arabia and Yemen rank globally for press freedom index?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 11th and Yemen ranks 12th 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).