Belgium: Freedom of expression

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 Belgium

Freedom of expression

 Latest value 0.977
 Year 2023
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2023
 Average 0.967
 Min - Max 0.948 - 0.985
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2023 is 0.977 index points, unchanged from 0.977 index points in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 0.623 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Belgium from 1960 to 2023 is 0.967 index points. The minimum value, 0.948 index points, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 0.985 index points was recorded in 2008. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Recent data
Belgium - Freedom of expression - Recent values chart

Historical series
Belgium - Freedom of expression - historical chart - 1960-2023




Definition: Measures the government respect for press and media freedom, political discussion, and academic and cultural expression.

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