What is academic freedom index in Burundi?

Academic freedom index in Burundi was 0.144 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest academic freedom index recorded in Burundi?

The highest recorded value was 0.263 in 1992.

What is the lowest academic freedom index recorded in Burundi?

The lowest recorded value was 0.126 in 1972.

How does Burundi rank for academic freedom index?

Burundi ranks 151st out of 174 countries with data for 2025.

Is academic freedom index rising or falling in Burundi?

Over the last ten years it is up 5.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.

Where does this Burundi 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 Burundi

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

Burundi: Academic Freedom Index was 0.144 in 2025. ▲ Rising

Latest (2025)

0.144

Change on year

down 28.4%

World rank

151st

of 174 countries

All-time high

0.263

in 1992

All-time low

0.126

in 1972

Years of data

1960–2025

Academic Freedom Index in Burundi, 1960–2025

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

Analysis

Burundi recorded 0.144 for academic freedom index in 2025.

That represents a change of down 28.4% on the previous year and up 5.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, academic freedom index in Burundi peaked at 0.263 in 1992 and was at its lowest, 0.126, in 1972.

That places Burundi 151st out of 174 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 66 years of available data.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1960s	0.1688	0.129	0.222	10
1970s	0.1523	0.126	0.188	10
1980s	0.2155	0.204	0.238	10
1990s	0.2568	0.248	0.263	10
2000s	0.243	0.232	0.253	10
2010s	0.1679	0.127	0.215	10
2020s	0.1842	0.141	0.241	6

Countries ranked near Burundi

148 Jordan 0.173 compare
149 El Salvador 0.165 compare
150 Zimbabwe 0.157 compare
152 India 0.136 compare
153 Chad 0.132 compare
154 Venezuela 0.129 compare

See the full ranking of 174 places →

More social development data for Burundi

Political Rights Rating 7 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 110,800 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 318,291 (2025)
Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
Key features of democracy 0.185 (2025)
Freedom of Expression Index 0.164 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.226 (2025)
Electoral Democracy Index 0.185 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.142 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.06 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is academic freedom index in Burundi?: Academic freedom index in Burundi was 0.144 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest academic freedom index recorded in Burundi?: The highest recorded value was 0.263 in 1992.
What is the lowest academic freedom index recorded in Burundi?: The lowest recorded value was 0.126 in 1972.
How does Burundi rank for academic freedom index?: Burundi ranks 151st out of 174 countries with data for 2025.
Is academic freedom index rising or falling in Burundi?: Over the last ten years it is up 5.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Burundi 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.