Belize: Political rights

The latest value from 2025 is 2 points, unchanged from 2 points in 2024. In comparison, the world average is 4 points, based on data from 193 countries. Historically, the average for Belize from 1981 to 2025 is 1 points. The minimum value, 1 points, was reached in 1981 while the maximum of 2 points was recorded in 1984. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

Definition: The Political Rights ratings from the Freedom House evaluate three categories: electoral process, political pluralism and participation, and the functioning of government. The index ranges from 1 (strong rights) to 7 (weak rights).