What is academic freedom index in Croatia?

Academic freedom index in Croatia was 0.811 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest academic freedom index recorded in Croatia?

The highest recorded value was 0.922 in 2000.

What is the lowest academic freedom index recorded in Croatia?

The lowest recorded value was 0.053 in 1941.

How does Croatia rank for academic freedom index?

Croatia ranks 55th out of 174 countries with data for 2025.

Is academic freedom index rising or falling in Croatia?

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

Where does this Croatia 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 Croatia

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

Croatia: Academic Freedom Index was 0.811 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.811

Change on year

down 1.7%

World rank

55th

of 174 countries

All-time high

0.922

in 2000

All-time low

0.053

in 1941

Years of data

1941–2025

Academic Freedom Index in Croatia, 1941–2025

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

Analysis

In 2025, academic freedom index in Croatia stood at 0.811.

That represents a change of down 1.7% on the previous year and down 5.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, academic freedom index in Croatia peaked at 0.922 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 0.053, in 1941.

That places Croatia 55th out of 174 countries with data for 2025, putting it 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
1940s	0.1486	0.053	0.294	9
1950s	0.3102	0.306	0.313	10
1960s	0.3132	0.287	0.333	10
1970s	0.3638	0.355	0.366	10
1980s	0.3801	0.366	0.393	10
1990s	0.6863	0.54	0.725	10
2000s	0.913	0.9	0.922	10
2010s	0.8609	0.843	0.889	10
2020s	0.832	0.79	0.87	6

Countries ranked near Croatia

52 Italy 0.822 compare
53 Gambia 0.821 compare
54 Finland 0.818 compare
56 Slovakia 0.807 compare
57 France 0.8 compare
58 Malawi 0.795 compare

See the full ranking of 174 places →

More social development data for Croatia

Political Rights Rating 2 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 29,748 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 17,207 (2025)
Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
Key features of democracy 0.686 (2025)
Freedom of Expression Index 0.743 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.821 (2025)
Electoral Democracy Index 0.686 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.459 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.593 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is academic freedom index in Croatia?: Academic freedom index in Croatia was 0.811 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest academic freedom index recorded in Croatia?: The highest recorded value was 0.922 in 2000.
What is the lowest academic freedom index recorded in Croatia?: The lowest recorded value was 0.053 in 1941.
How does Croatia rank for academic freedom index?: Croatia ranks 55th out of 174 countries with data for 2025.
Is academic freedom index rising or falling in Croatia?: Over the last ten years it is down 5.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Croatia 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.