Singapore vs Somalia: Press Freedom Index
Singapore
55.2
in 2021
Somalia
55.47
in 2021
Singapore rank
21st
Somalia rank
20th
Press Freedom Index over time
- Singapore
- Somalia
How they compare
Somalia currently reports 55.47 against 55.2 in Singapore, a difference of 0.27.
Across all 9 years both countries report, Somalia has been ahead every year.
Singapore ranks 21st and Somalia ranks 20th of 177 countries.
Somalia has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Singapore | Somalia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 48.57 | 67.24 | 18.67 | Somalia |
| 2020s | 55.22 | 55.46 | 0.245 | Somalia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher press freedom index, Singapore or Somalia?
- Somalia, at 55.47 against 55.2 in Singapore as of 2021.
- What is the difference in press freedom index between Singapore and Somalia?
- 0.27, with Somalia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Singapore and Somalia?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
- How do Singapore and Somalia rank globally for press freedom index?
- Singapore ranks 21st and Somalia ranks 20th 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).