Senegal vs Seychelles: Press Freedom Index
Senegal
25.22
in 2021
Seychelles
25.66
in 2021
Senegal rank
130th
Seychelles rank
127th
Press Freedom Index over time
- Senegal
- Seychelles
How they compare
Seychelles currently reports 25.66 against 25.22 in Senegal, a difference of 0.44.
Across all 9 years both countries report, Seychelles has been ahead every year.
Senegal ranks 130th and Seychelles ranks 127th of 177 countries.
Seychelles has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Senegal | Seychelles | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 26.68 | 30.49 | 3.81 | Seychelles |
| 2020s | 24.6 | 27.16 | 2.56 | Seychelles |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher press freedom index, Senegal or Seychelles?
- Seychelles, at 25.66 against 25.22 in Senegal as of 2021.
- What is the difference in press freedom index between Senegal and Seychelles?
- 0.44, with Seychelles ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Senegal and Seychelles?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
- How do Senegal and Seychelles rank globally for press freedom index?
- Senegal ranks 130th and Seychelles ranks 127th 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).