Belgium: Political globalization

The latest value from 2021 is 97 points, an increase from 96 points in 2020. In comparison, the world average is 63.74 points, based on data from 190 countries. Historically, the average for Belgium from 1970 to 2021 is 93.52 points. The minimum value, 86.71 points, was reached in 1990 while the maximum of 98.21 points was recorded in 2007. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

The KOF Political Globalization Index for Belgium and other countries measures the number of embassies and high commissions in Belgium; the number of international organizations to which it is a member; and the number of UN peace missions Belgium participates in. Also included are the number of treaties signed between Belgium and other countries since 1945.

Definition: The degree of political globalization is determined by the number of embassies and high commissions in a country, the number of international organizations to which the country is a member, the number of UN peace missions a country participated in, and the number of treaties signed between two or more states. More information and the original data can be obtained here.