Somalia vs Sudan: Press Freedom Index
Somalia
55.47
in 2021
Sudan
52.93
in 2021
Somalia rank
20th
Sudan rank
22nd
Press Freedom Index over time
- Somalia
- Sudan
How they compare
Somalia currently reports 55.47 against 52.93 in Sudan, a difference of 2.54.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 9 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Somalia ahead.
Somalia ranks 20th and Sudan ranks 22nd of 177 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Somalia averaged higher in 1 and Sudan in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Somalia | Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 67.24 | 71.99 | 4.75 | Sudan |
| 2020s | 55.46 | 54.13 | 1.33 | Somalia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher press freedom index, Somalia or Sudan?
- Somalia, at 55.47 against 52.93 in Sudan as of 2021.
- What is the difference in press freedom index between Somalia and Sudan?
- 2.54, with Somalia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Somalia and Sudan?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
- How do Somalia and Sudan rank globally for press freedom index?
- Somalia ranks 20th and Sudan ranks 22nd 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).