South Africa vs Trinidad and Tobago: Press Freedom Index
South Africa
21.59
in 2021
Trinidad and Tobago
21.55
in 2021
South Africa rank
145th
Trinidad and Tobago rank
147th
Press Freedom Index over time
- South Africa
- Trinidad and Tobago
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 21.59 against 21.55 in Trinidad and Tobago, a difference of 0.04.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 9 shared years of data; in 2013 it was South Africa ahead.
South Africa ranks 145th and Trinidad and Tobago ranks 147th of 177 countries.
Trinidad and Tobago has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Trinidad and Tobago | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 22.06 | 22.89 | 0.8286 | Trinidad and Tobago |
| 2020s | 22 | 22.38 | 0.385 | Trinidad and Tobago |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher press freedom index, South Africa or Trinidad and Tobago?
- South Africa, at 21.59 against 21.55 in Trinidad and Tobago as of 2021.
- What is the difference in press freedom index between South Africa and Trinidad and Tobago?
- 0.04, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Trinidad and Tobago?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
- How do South Africa and Trinidad and Tobago rank globally for press freedom index?
- South Africa ranks 145th and Trinidad and Tobago ranks 147th of 177 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) β 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).