What is academic freedom index in Azerbaijan?

Academic freedom index in Azerbaijan was 0.092 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest academic freedom index recorded in Azerbaijan?

The highest recorded value was 0.473 in 1907.

What is the lowest academic freedom index recorded in Azerbaijan?

The lowest recorded value was 0.004 in 1938.

How does Azerbaijan rank for academic freedom index?

Azerbaijan ranks 159th out of 174 countries with data for 2025.

Is academic freedom index rising or falling in Azerbaijan?

Over the last ten years it is down 6.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Azerbaijan 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 Azerbaijan

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

Azerbaijan: Academic Freedom Index was 0.092 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.092

Change on year

down 39.5%

World rank

159th

of 174 countries

All-time high

0.473

in 1907

All-time low

0.004

in 1938

Years of data

126

1900–2025

Academic Freedom Index in Azerbaijan, 1900–2025

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for academic freedom index in Azerbaijan is 0.092, measured in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 39.5% on the previous year and down 6.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, academic freedom index in Azerbaijan peaked at 0.473 in 1907 and was at its lowest, 0.004, in 1938.

That places Azerbaijan 159th out of 174 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.

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

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1900s	0.4366	0.407	0.473	10
1910s	0.3475	0.074	0.446	10
1920s	0.031	0.009	0.044	10
1930s	0.0048	0.004	0.005	10
1940s	0.0045	0.004	0.005	10
1950s	0.0186	0.007	0.029	10
1960s	0.0287	0.025	0.032	10
1970s	0.0376	0.035	0.041	10
1980s	0.1183	0.044	0.349	10
1990s	0.1461	0.097	0.264	10
2000s	0.1098	0.1	0.118	10
2010s	0.0954	0.087	0.106	10
2020s	0.1315	0.079	0.191	6

Countries ranked near Azerbaijan

156 Equatorial Guinea 0.108 compare
157 Qatar 0.1 compare
158 Rwanda 0.097 compare
160 Turkey 0.088 compare
161 Afghanistan 0.086 compare
162 Cuba 0.084 compare

See the full ranking of 174 places →

More social development data for Azerbaijan

Political Rights Rating 7 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 6,389 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 130,983 (2025)
Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
Key features of democracy 0.171 (2025)
Freedom of Expression Index 0.092 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.141 (2025)
Electoral Democracy Index 0.171 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.043 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.053 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is academic freedom index in Azerbaijan?: Academic freedom index in Azerbaijan was 0.092 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest academic freedom index recorded in Azerbaijan?: The highest recorded value was 0.473 in 1907.
What is the lowest academic freedom index recorded in Azerbaijan?: The lowest recorded value was 0.004 in 1938.
How does Azerbaijan rank for academic freedom index?: Azerbaijan ranks 159th out of 174 countries with data for 2025.
Is academic freedom index rising or falling in Azerbaijan?: Over the last ten years it is down 6.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Azerbaijan 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.