South Sudan vs Thailand: Press Freedom Index
South Sudan
45.78
in 2021
Thailand
45.22
in 2021
South Sudan rank
42nd
Thailand rank
44th
Press Freedom Index over time
- South Sudan
- Thailand
How they compare
South Sudan currently reports 45.78 against 45.22 in Thailand, a difference of 0.56.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 9 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Thailand ahead.
South Sudan ranks 42nd and Thailand ranks 44th of 177 countries.
South Sudan has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Sudan | Thailand | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 42.26 | 42.03 | 0.23 | South Sudan |
| 2020s | 45.14 | 45.08 | 0.055 | South Sudan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher press freedom index, South Sudan or Thailand?
- South Sudan, at 45.78 against 45.22 in Thailand as of 2021.
- What is the difference in press freedom index between South Sudan and Thailand?
- 0.56, with South Sudan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Sudan and Thailand?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
- How do South Sudan and Thailand rank globally for press freedom index?
- South Sudan ranks 42nd and Thailand ranks 44th 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).