Belgium vs Portugal: Press Freedom Index
Belgium
11.69
in 2021
Portugal
10.11
in 2021
Belgium rank
167th
Portugal rank
169th
Press Freedom Index over time
- Belgium
- Portugal
How they compare
Belgium currently reports 11.69 against 10.11 in Portugal, a difference of 1.58.
That makes Belgium's figure about 1.2 times Portugal's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 9 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Portugal ahead.
Belgium ranks 167th and Portugal ranks 169th of 177 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Belgium averaged higher in 1 and Portugal in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Belgium | Portugal | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 12.84 | 15.92 | 3.08 | Portugal |
| 2020s | 12.13 | 10.97 | 1.16 | Belgium |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher press freedom index, Belgium or Portugal?
- Belgium, at 11.69 against 10.11 in Portugal as of 2021.
- What is the difference in press freedom index between Belgium and Portugal?
- 1.58, with Belgium ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and Portugal?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
- How do Belgium and Portugal rank globally for press freedom index?
- Belgium ranks 167th and Portugal ranks 169th 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).