Belgium vs Denmark: Civil liberties rating
Belgium
1
in 2025
Denmark
1
in 2025
Belgium rank
154th
Denmark rank
154th
Civil liberties rating over time
- Belgium
- Denmark
How they compare
Belgium currently reports 1 against 1 in Denmark, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 53 shared years of data; in 1972 it was Denmark ahead.
Belgium ranks 154th and Denmark ranks 154th of 198 countries.
Belgium has averaged higher in every one of the 6 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Belgium | Denmark | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 1980s | 1 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 1990s | 1.4 | 1 | 0.4 | Belgium |
| 2000s | 1.2 | 1 | 0.2 | Belgium |
| 2010s | 1 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2020s | 1 | 1 | 0 | — |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher civil liberties rating, Belgium or Denmark?
- Belgium, at 1 against 1 in Denmark as of 2025.
- What is the difference in civil liberties rating between Belgium and Denmark?
- 0, with Belgium ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and Denmark?
- 53 years are reported by both, from 1972 to 2025.
- How do Belgium and Denmark rank globally for civil liberties rating?
- Belgium ranks 154th and Denmark ranks 154th of 198 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Freedom House (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as Civil liberties rating. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Identifies the extent of freedom of expression and association, the rule of law, and personal autonomy. Lower ratings indicate more liberties.