Belgium vs Germany: Civil liberties rating
Belgium
1
in 2025
Germany
1
in 2025
Belgium rank
155th
Germany rank
155th
Civil liberties rating over time
- Belgium
- Germany
How they compare
Belgium currently reports 1 against 1 in Germany, a difference of 0.
Across all 36 years both countries report, Germany has been ahead every year.
Belgium ranks 155th and Germany ranks 155th of 199 countries.
Germany has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Belgium | Germany | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.4 | 2 | 0.6 | Germany |
| 2000s | 1.2 | 1.2 | 0 | — |
| 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 Germany?
- Belgium, at 1 against 1 in Germany as of 2025.
- What is the difference in civil liberties rating between Belgium and Germany?
- 0, with Belgium ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and Germany?
- 36 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2025.
- How do Belgium and Germany rank globally for civil liberties rating?
- Belgium ranks 155th and Germany ranks 155th of 199 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.