Belgium vs Switzerland: Press Freedom Index
Belgium
11.69
in 2021
Switzerland
10.55
in 2021
Belgium rank
167th
Switzerland rank
168th
Press Freedom Index over time
- Belgium
- Switzerland
How they compare
Belgium currently reports 11.69 against 10.55 in Switzerland, a difference of 1.14.
That makes Belgium's figure about 1.1 times Switzerland's.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 9 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Belgium ahead.
Belgium ranks 167th and Switzerland ranks 168th of 177 countries.
Belgium has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Belgium | Switzerland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 12.84 | 11.42 | 1.42 | Belgium |
| 2020s | 12.13 | 10.59 | 1.54 | Belgium |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher press freedom index, Belgium or Switzerland?
- Belgium, at 11.69 against 10.55 in Switzerland as of 2021.
- What is the difference in press freedom index between Belgium and Switzerland?
- 1.14, with Belgium ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and Switzerland?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
- How do Belgium and Switzerland rank globally for press freedom index?
- Belgium ranks 167th and Switzerland ranks 168th 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).