Sri Lanka vs Tanzania: Press Freedom Index
Sri Lanka
42.2
in 2021
Tanzania
40.69
in 2021
Sri Lanka rank
54th
Tanzania rank
57th
Press Freedom Index over time
- Sri Lanka
- Tanzania
How they compare
Sri Lanka currently reports 42.2 against 40.69 in Tanzania, a difference of 1.51.
Across all 9 years both countries report, Sri Lanka has been ahead every year.
Sri Lanka ranks 54th and Tanzania ranks 57th of 177 countries.
Sri Lanka has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Sri Lanka | Tanzania | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 49.47 | 29.85 | 19.62 | Sri Lanka |
| 2020s | 42.07 | 40.47 | 1.6 | Sri Lanka |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher press freedom index, Sri Lanka or Tanzania?
- Sri Lanka, at 42.2 against 40.69 in Tanzania as of 2021.
- What is the difference in press freedom index between Sri Lanka and Tanzania?
- 1.51, with Sri Lanka ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Sri Lanka and Tanzania?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
- How do Sri Lanka and Tanzania rank globally for press freedom index?
- Sri Lanka ranks 54th and Tanzania ranks 57th 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).