Belize vs Netherlands: Civil liberties rating
Belize
1
in 2025
Netherlands
1
in 2025
Belize rank
154th
Netherlands rank
154th
Civil liberties rating over time
- Belize
- Netherlands
How they compare
Belize currently reports 1 against 1 in Netherlands, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 5 times across 44 shared years of data; in 1982 it was Belize ahead.
Belize ranks 154th and Netherlands ranks 154th of 198 countries.
Belize has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Belize | Netherlands | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.5 | 1 | 0.5 | Belize |
| 1990s | 1.1 | 1 | 0.1 | Belize |
| 2000s | 1.9 | 1 | 0.9 | Belize |
| 2010s | 2 | 1 | 1 | Belize |
| 2020s | 1 | 1 | 0 | — |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher civil liberties rating, Belize or Netherlands?
- Belize, at 1 against 1 in Netherlands as of 2025.
- What is the difference in civil liberties rating between Belize and Netherlands?
- 0, with Belize ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Belize and Netherlands?
- 44 years are reported by both, from 1982 to 2025.
- How do Belize and Netherlands rank globally for civil liberties rating?
- Belize ranks 154th and Netherlands 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.