Senegal vs Tonga: Press Freedom Index
Senegal
25.22
in 2021
Tonga
24.59
in 2021
Senegal rank
130th
Tonga rank
133rd
Press Freedom Index over time
- Senegal
- Tonga
How they compare
Senegal currently reports 25.22 against 24.59 in Tonga, a difference of 0.63.
The two have swapped places 5 times across 9 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Tonga ahead.
Senegal ranks 130th and Tonga ranks 133rd of 177 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Senegal averaged higher in 1 and Tonga in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Senegal | Tonga | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 26.68 | 24.87 | 1.81 | Senegal |
| 2020s | 24.6 | 25.93 | 1.33 | Tonga |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher press freedom index, Senegal or Tonga?
- Senegal, at 25.22 against 24.59 in Tonga as of 2021.
- What is the difference in press freedom index between Senegal and Tonga?
- 0.63, with Senegal ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Senegal and Tonga?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
- How do Senegal and Tonga rank globally for press freedom index?
- Senegal ranks 130th and Tonga ranks 133rd 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).