Belgium vs New Zealand: Press Freedom Index
Belgium
11.69
in 2021
New Zealand
10.04
in 2021
Belgium rank
167th
New Zealand rank
170th
Press Freedom Index over time
- Belgium
- New Zealand
How they compare
Belgium currently reports 11.69 against 10.04 in New Zealand, a difference of 1.65.
That makes Belgium's figure about 1.2 times New Zealand's.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 9 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Belgium ahead.
Belgium ranks 167th and New Zealand ranks 170th of 177 countries.
Belgium has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Belgium | New Zealand | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 12.84 | 10.76 | 2.08 | Belgium |
| 2020s | 12.13 | 10.36 | 1.77 | Belgium |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher press freedom index, Belgium or New Zealand?
- Belgium, at 11.69 against 10.04 in New Zealand as of 2021.
- What is the difference in press freedom index between Belgium and New Zealand?
- 1.65, with Belgium ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and New Zealand?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
- How do Belgium and New Zealand rank globally for press freedom index?
- Belgium ranks 167th and New Zealand ranks 170th 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).