Germany vs Nigeria: Academic Freedom Index
Germany
0.877
in 2025
Nigeria
0.876
in 2025
Germany rank
22nd
Nigeria rank
23rd
Academic Freedom Index over time
- Germany
- Nigeria
How they compare
Germany currently reports 0.877 against 0.876 in Nigeria, a difference of 0.001.
Across all 35 years both countries report, Germany has been ahead every year.
Germany ranks 22nd and Nigeria ranks 23rd of 174 countries.
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About this data
Central estimate of the extent to which academics can research, teach, publish, express opinions, and participate in academic bodies without interference, censorship, or institutional restrictions, and universities exercise institutional autonomy.