Lesotho vs Sao Tome and Principe: Academic Freedom Index
Lesotho
0.643
in 2025
Sao Tome and Principe
0.636
in 2025
Lesotho rank
83rd
Sao Tome and Principe rank
84th
Academic Freedom Index over time
- Lesotho
- Sao Tome and Principe
How they compare
Lesotho currently reports 0.643 against 0.636 in Sao Tome and Principe, a difference of 0.007.
The two have swapped places 5 times across 34 shared years of data; in 1992 it was Sao Tome and Principe ahead.
Lesotho ranks 83rd and Sao Tome and Principe ranks 84th of 174 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Lesotho averaged higher in 1 and Sao Tome and Principe in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Lesotho | Sao Tome and Principe | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.5515 | 0.5847 | 0.0333 | Sao Tome and Principe |
| 2000s | 0.6574 | 0.6665 | 0.0091 | Sao Tome and Principe |
| 2010s | 0.6644 | 0.6939 | 0.0295 | Sao Tome and Principe |
| 2020s | 0.694 | 0.6708 | 0.0232 | Lesotho |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher academic freedom index, Lesotho or Sao Tome and Principe?
- Lesotho, at 0.643 against 0.636 in Sao Tome and Principe as of 2025.
- What is the difference in academic freedom index between Lesotho and Sao Tome and Principe?
- 0.007, with Lesotho ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Lesotho and Sao Tome and Principe?
- 34 years are reported by both, from 1992 to 2025.
- How do Lesotho and Sao Tome and Principe rank globally for academic freedom index?
- Lesotho ranks 83rd and Sao Tome and Principe ranks 84th of 174 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- V-Dem (2026) β 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.