What is academic freedom index in Angola?

Academic freedom index in Angola was 0.416 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest academic freedom index recorded in Angola?

The highest recorded value was 0.443 in 2021.

What is the lowest academic freedom index recorded in Angola?

The lowest recorded value was 0.088 in 1962.

How does Angola rank for academic freedom index?

Angola ranks 112th out of 174 countries with data for 2025.

Is academic freedom index rising or falling in Angola?

Over the last ten years it is up 4.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Angola 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 Angola

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

Angola: Academic Freedom Index was 0.416 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.416

Change on year

down 5.2%

World rank

112th

of 174 countries

All-time high

0.443

in 2021

All-time low

0.088

in 1962

Years of data

1962–2025

Academic Freedom Index in Angola, 1962–2025

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

Analysis

Angola recorded 0.416 for academic freedom index in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.2% on the previous year and up 4.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, academic freedom index in Angola peaked at 0.443 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0.088, in 1962.

Angola ranks 112th 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
1960s	0.088	0.088	0.088	8
1970s	0.0931	0.088	0.099	10
1980s	0.099	0.099	0.099	10
1990s	0.1125	0.106	0.129	10
2000s	0.313	0.133	0.39	10
2010s	0.4035	0.39	0.425	10
2020s	0.4313	0.406	0.443	6

Countries ranked near Angola

109 Ecuador 0.433 compare
110 Gabon 0.428 compare
111 Kuwait 0.418 compare
113 Mozambique 0.408 compare
114 Bhutan 0.401 compare
115 United States 0.397 compare

See the full ranking of 174 places →

More social development data for Angola

Political Rights Rating 6 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 25,396 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 13,433 (2025)
Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
Key features of democracy 0.344 (2025)
Freedom of Expression Index 0.497 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.61 (2025)
Electoral Democracy Index 0.344 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.103 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.163 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is academic freedom index in Angola?: Academic freedom index in Angola was 0.416 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest academic freedom index recorded in Angola?: The highest recorded value was 0.443 in 2021.
What is the lowest academic freedom index recorded in Angola?: The lowest recorded value was 0.088 in 1962.
How does Angola rank for academic freedom index?: Angola ranks 112th out of 174 countries with data for 2025.
Is academic freedom index rising or falling in Angola?: Over the last ten years it is up 4.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Angola 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.