Germany vs Solomon Islands: Academic Freedom Index
Germany
0.877
in 2025
Solomon Islands
0.9
in 2025
Germany rank
22nd
Solomon Islands rank
19th
Academic Freedom Index over time
- Germany
- Solomon Islands
How they compare
Solomon Islands currently reports 0.9 against 0.877 in Germany, a difference of 0.023.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 35 shared years of data; in 1991 it was Germany ahead.
Germany ranks 22nd and Solomon Islands ranks 19th of 174 countries.
Germany has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Germany | Solomon Islands | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.962 | 0.913 | 0.049 | Germany |
| 2000s | 0.962 | 0.8979 | 0.0641 | Germany |
| 2010s | 0.9626 | 0.8946 | 0.068 | Germany |
| 2020s | 0.9298 | 0.898 | 0.0318 | Germany |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher academic freedom index, Germany or Solomon Islands?
- Solomon Islands, at 0.9 against 0.877 in Germany as of 2025.
- What is the difference in academic freedom index between Germany and Solomon Islands?
- 0.023, with Solomon Islands ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and Solomon Islands?
- 35 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2025.
- How do Germany and Solomon Islands rank globally for academic freedom index?
- Germany ranks 22nd and Solomon Islands ranks 19th of 174 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as Academic Freedom Index. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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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.