What is press freedom index in Belize?

Press freedom index in Belize was 27.61 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Belize?

The highest recorded value was 27.61 in 2021.

What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Belize?

The lowest recorded value was 17.05 in 2014.

How does Belize rank for press freedom index?

Belize ranks 126th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.

Is press freedom index rising or falling in Belize?

Over the last ten years it is up 61.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.

Where does this Belize data come from?

The figures come from Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Press Freedom Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Press Freedom Index in Belize

Name: Press Freedom Index in Belize
Creator: Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Belize: Press Freedom Index was 27.61 in 2021. ▲ Rising

Latest (2021)

27.61

Change on year

up 0.4%

World rank

126th

of 177 countries

All-time high

27.61

in 2021

All-time low

17.05

in 2014

Years of data

2014–2021

Press Freedom Index in Belize, 2014–2021

Source: Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for press freedom index in Belize is 27.61, measured in 2021. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.

The figure is up 0.4% on the previous year and up 61.9% over ten years.

Belize ranks 126th of 177 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
2010s	21.95	17.05	27.5	6
2020s	27.55	27.5	27.61	2

Countries ranked near Belize

123 Croatia 27.95 compare
124 Fiji 27.92 compare
125 Chile 27.89 compare
127 Seychelles 25.66 compare
128 Guyana 25.61 compare
129 Dominican Republic 25.6 compare

See the full ranking of 177 places →

More social development data for Belize

Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 347 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 108 (2025)
Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
Political Rights Rating 2 (2025)
Physical Integrity Rights Score 1.18 (2019)
Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin 1,382 (2025)
Political Rights Score 34 (2025)
Freedom Score 87 (2025)
Asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum 1,836 (2025)
States involved in state-based conflicts 0 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is press freedom index in Belize?: Press freedom index in Belize was 27.61 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Belize?: The highest recorded value was 27.61 in 2021.
What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Belize?: The lowest recorded value was 17.05 in 2014.
How does Belize rank for press freedom index?: Belize ranks 126th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.
Is press freedom index rising or falling in Belize?: Over the last ten years it is up 61.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Belize data come from?: The figures come from Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Press Freedom Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Press Freedom Index
Source: Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 177 places, 1,591 data points, 2013–2021
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

The index combines expert estimates with data on violence against journalists. It ranges from 0-100 (no freedom).