What is academic freedom index in Albania?

Academic freedom index in Albania was 0.76 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest academic freedom index recorded in Albania?

The highest recorded value was 0.86 in 2014.

What is the lowest academic freedom index recorded in Albania?

The lowest recorded value was 0.019 in 1951.

How does Albania rank for academic freedom index?

Albania ranks 62nd out of 174 countries with data for 2025.

Is academic freedom index rising or falling in Albania?

Over the last ten years it is down 11.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Albania data come from?

The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Academic Freedom Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Academic Freedom Index in Albania

Name: Academic Freedom Index in Albania
Creator: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Albania: Academic Freedom Index was 0.76 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.76

Change on year

down 4.3%

World rank

62nd

of 174 countries

All-time high

0.86

in 2014

All-time low

0.019

in 1951

Years of data

1951–2025

Academic Freedom Index in Albania, 1951–2025

Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

Analysis

Albania recorded 0.76 for academic freedom index in 2025.

That represents a change of down 4.3% on the previous year and down 11.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, academic freedom index in Albania peaked at 0.86 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 0.019, in 1951.

Albania ranks 62nd of 174 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1950s	0.019	0.019	0.019	9
1960s	0.019	0.019	0.019	10
1970s	0.019	0.019	0.019	10
1980s	0.0288	0.019	0.047	10
1990s	0.6386	0.125	0.752	10
2000s	0.839	0.839	0.839	10
2010s	0.8496	0.839	0.86	10
2020s	0.7888	0.692	0.829	6

Countries ranked near Albania

59 Switzerland 0.773 compare
60 Netherlands 0.763 compare
61 Guyana 0.761 compare
62 Japan 0.76 compare
64 Iceland 0.756 compare
65 Senegal 0.755 compare

See the full ranking of 174 places →

More social development data for Albania

Political Rights Rating 3 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 4,673 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 21,447 (2025)
Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
Key features of democracy 0.484 (2025)
Freedom of Expression Index 0.673 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.785 (2025)
Electoral Democracy Index 0.484 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.29 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.382 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is academic freedom index in Albania?: Academic freedom index in Albania was 0.76 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest academic freedom index recorded in Albania?: The highest recorded value was 0.86 in 2014.
What is the lowest academic freedom index recorded in Albania?: The lowest recorded value was 0.019 in 1951.
How does Albania rank for academic freedom index?: Albania ranks 62nd out of 174 countries with data for 2025.
Is academic freedom index rising or falling in Albania?: Over the last ten years it is down 11.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Albania data come from?: The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Academic Freedom Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Academic Freedom Index
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 174 places, 16,942 data points, 1900–2025
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

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.