Belgium vs Ireland: Press Freedom Index
Belgium
11.69
in 2021
Ireland
11.91
in 2021
Belgium rank
167th
Ireland rank
166th
Press Freedom Index over time
- Belgium
- Ireland
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, Belgium or Ireland?
- Ireland, at 11.91 against 11.69 in Belgium as of 2021.
- What is the difference in press freedom index 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?
- Belgium ranks 167th and Ireland ranks 166th 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).