Belgium vs Ireland: Press freedom index rsf

Belgium
11.69
in 2021
Ireland
11.91
in 2021
Belgium rank
167th
Ireland rank
166th

Press freedom index rsf over time

  • Belgium
  • Ireland
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How they compare

Ireland currently reports 11.91 against 11.69 in Belgium, a difference of 0.22.

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

Belgium ranks 167th and Ireland ranks 166th of 177 countries.

Across the 2 decades both report, Belgium averaged higher in 1 and Ireland in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Belgium Ireland Difference Ahead
2010s 12.84 12.6 0.24 Belgium
2020s 12.13 12.25 0.125 Ireland

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher press freedom index rsf, Belgium or Ireland?
Ireland, at 11.91 against 11.69 in Belgium as of 2021.
What is the difference in press freedom index rsf between Belgium and Ireland?
0.22, with Ireland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and Ireland?
9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
How do Belgium and Ireland rank globally for press freedom index rsf?
Belgium ranks 167th and Ireland ranks 166th of 177 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Our World in Data, published as Press freedom index rsf. 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 rsf
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
177 places, 1,591 data points, 2013–2021
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