United Arab Emirates vs Zimbabwe: Press Freedom Index
United Arab Emirates
43.13
in 2021
Zimbabwe
43.12
in 2021
United Arab Emirates rank
50th
Zimbabwe rank
51st
Press Freedom Index over time
- United Arab Emirates
- Zimbabwe
How they compare
United Arab Emirates currently reports 43.13 against 43.12 in Zimbabwe, a difference of 0.01.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 9 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Zimbabwe ahead.
United Arab Emirates ranks 50th and Zimbabwe ranks 51st of 177 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, United Arab Emirates averaged higher in 1 and Zimbabwe in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | United Arab Emirates | Zimbabwe | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 38.12 | 40.16 | 2.04 | Zimbabwe |
| 2020s | 42.91 | 42.03 | 0.875 | United Arab Emirates |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher press freedom index, United Arab Emirates or Zimbabwe?
- United Arab Emirates, at 43.13 against 43.12 in Zimbabwe as of 2021.
- What is the difference in press freedom index between United Arab Emirates and Zimbabwe?
- 0.01, with United Arab Emirates ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for United Arab Emirates and Zimbabwe?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
- How do United Arab Emirates and Zimbabwe rank globally for press freedom index?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 50th and Zimbabwe ranks 51st 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).