Tanzania vs Uganda: Press Freedom Index
Tanzania
40.69
in 2021
Uganda
41.19
in 2021
Tanzania rank
57th
Uganda rank
56th
Press Freedom Index over time
- Tanzania
- Uganda
How they compare
Uganda currently reports 41.19 against 40.69 in Tanzania, a difference of 0.5.
Across all 9 years both countries report, Uganda has been ahead every year.
Tanzania ranks 57th and Uganda ranks 56th of 177 countries.
Uganda has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Tanzania | Uganda | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 29.85 | 34.48 | 4.63 | Uganda |
| 2020s | 40.47 | 41.07 | 0.6 | Uganda |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher press freedom index, Tanzania or Uganda?
- Uganda, at 41.19 against 40.69 in Tanzania as of 2021.
- What is the difference in press freedom index between Tanzania and Uganda?
- 0.5, with Uganda ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Tanzania and Uganda?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
- How do Tanzania and Uganda rank globally for press freedom index?
- Tanzania ranks 57th and Uganda ranks 56th 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).