United Arab Emirates vs Palestine: Press Freedom Index
United Arab Emirates
43.13
in 2021
Palestine
43.18
in 2021
United Arab Emirates rank
50th
Palestine rank
49th
Press Freedom Index over time
- United Arab Emirates
- Palestine
How they compare
Palestine currently reports 43.18 against 43.13 in United Arab Emirates, a difference of 0.05.
Across all 9 years both countries report, Palestine has been ahead every year.
United Arab Emirates ranks 50th and Palestine ranks 49th of 177 countries.
Palestine has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | United Arab Emirates | Palestine | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 38.12 | 42.53 | 4.4 | Palestine |
| 2020s | 42.91 | 43.64 | 0.725 | Palestine |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher press freedom index, United Arab Emirates or Palestine?
- Palestine, at 43.18 against 43.13 in United Arab Emirates as of 2021.
- What is the difference in press freedom index between United Arab Emirates and Palestine?
- 0.05, with Palestine ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for United Arab Emirates and Palestine?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
- How do United Arab Emirates and Palestine rank globally for press freedom index?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 50th and Palestine ranks 49th 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).