Syria vs Vietnam: Press Freedom Index

Syria
70.63
in 2021
Vietnam
78.46
in 2021
Syria rank
8th
Vietnam rank
6th

Press Freedom Index over time

  • Syria
  • Vietnam
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How they compare

Vietnam currently reports 78.46 against 70.63 in Syria, a difference of 7.83.

That makes Vietnam's figure about 1.1 times Syria's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 9 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Syria ahead.

Syria ranks 8th and Vietnam ranks 6th of 177 countries.

Across the 2 decades both report, Syria averaged higher in 1 and Vietnam in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Syria Vietnam Difference Ahead
2010s 78.1 73.57 4.53 Syria
2020s 71.6 76.58 4.98 Vietnam

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher press freedom index, Syria or Vietnam?
Vietnam, at 78.46 against 70.63 in Syria as of 2021.
What is the difference in press freedom index between Syria and Vietnam?
7.83, with Vietnam ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Syria and Vietnam?
9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
How do Syria and Vietnam rank globally for press freedom index?
Syria ranks 8th and Vietnam ranks 6th 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

Indicator
Press Freedom Index
Source
Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
177 places, 1,591 data points, 2013–2021
Last refreshed

The index combines expert estimates with data on violence against journalists. It ranges from 0-100 (no freedom).