South Africa vs United Kingdom: Press Freedom Index
South Africa
21.59
in 2021
United Kingdom
21.59
in 2021
South Africa rank
145th
United Kingdom rank
145th
Press Freedom Index over time
- South Africa
- United Kingdom
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 21.59 against 21.59 in United Kingdom, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 9 shared years of data; in 2013 it was South Africa ahead.
South Africa ranks 145th and United Kingdom ranks 145th of 177 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, South Africa averaged higher in 1 and United Kingdom in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | United Kingdom | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 22.06 | 20.89 | 1.17 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 22 | 22.26 | 0.26 | United Kingdom |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher press freedom index, South Africa or United Kingdom?
- South Africa, at 21.59 against 21.59 in United Kingdom as of 2021.
- What is the difference in press freedom index between South Africa and United Kingdom?
- 0, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and United Kingdom?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
- How do South Africa and United Kingdom rank globally for press freedom index?
- South Africa ranks 145th and United Kingdom ranks 145th 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).