Belgium vs Germany: Press Freedom Index
Belgium
11.69
in 2021
Germany
15.24
in 2021
Belgium rank
167th
Germany rank
165th
Press Freedom Index over time
- Belgium
- Germany
How they compare
Germany currently reports 15.24 against 11.69 in Belgium, a difference of 3.55.
That makes Germany's figure about 1.3 times Belgium's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 9 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Belgium ahead.
Belgium ranks 167th and Germany ranks 165th of 177 countries.
Germany has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Belgium | Germany | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 12.84 | 12.96 | 0.1171 | Germany |
| 2020s | 12.13 | 13.7 | 1.57 | Germany |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher press freedom index, Belgium or Germany?
- Germany, at 15.24 against 11.69 in Belgium as of 2021.
- What is the difference in press freedom index between Belgium and Germany?
- 3.55, with Germany ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and Germany?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
- How do Belgium and Germany rank globally for press freedom index?
- Belgium ranks 167th and Germany ranks 165th 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).