What is academic freedom index in Denmark?

Academic freedom index in Denmark was 0.875 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest academic freedom index recorded in Denmark?

The highest recorded value was 0.969 in 1967.

What is the lowest academic freedom index recorded in Denmark?

The lowest recorded value was 0.265 in 1943.

How does Denmark rank for academic freedom index?

Denmark ranks 24th out of 174 countries with data for 2025.

Is academic freedom index rising or falling in Denmark?

Over the last ten years it is down 8.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.

Where does this Denmark 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 Denmark

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

Denmark: Academic Freedom Index was 0.875 in 2025. ▲ Rising

Latest (2025)

0.875

Change on year

down 2.1%

World rank

24th

of 174 countries

All-time high

0.969

in 1967

All-time low

0.265

in 1943

Years of data

126

1900–2025

Academic Freedom Index in Denmark, 1900–2025

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

Analysis

In 2025, academic freedom index in Denmark stood at 0.875.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.1% on the previous year and down 8.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, academic freedom index in Denmark peaked at 0.969 in 1967 and was at its lowest, 0.265, in 1943.

That places Denmark 24th out of 174 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 126 years of available data.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1900s	0.8038	0.775	0.807	10
1910s	0.7963	0.785	0.808	10
1920s	0.808	0.808	0.808	10
1930s	0.773	0.758	0.808	10
1940s	0.5982	0.265	0.955	10
1950s	0.9562	0.955	0.957	10
1960s	0.9622	0.961	0.969	10
1970s	0.963	0.963	0.963	10
1980s	0.9654	0.963	0.966	10
1990s	0.966	0.966	0.966	10
2000s	0.9404	0.93	0.966	10
2010s	0.9524	0.948	0.956	10
2020s	0.9063	0.875	0.924	6

Countries ranked near Denmark

21 Austria 0.881 compare
22 Germany 0.877 compare
23 Nigeria 0.876 compare
26 Spain 0.869 compare
27 Cape Verde 0.866 compare
27 Trinidad and Tobago 0.866 compare

See the full ranking of 174 places →

More social development data for Denmark

Political Rights Rating 1 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 95,007 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 21 (2025)
Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
Key features of democracy 0.913 (2025)
Freedom of Expression Index 0.98 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.929 (2025)
Electoral Democracy Index 0.913 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.7 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.884 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is academic freedom index in Denmark?: Academic freedom index in Denmark was 0.875 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest academic freedom index recorded in Denmark?: The highest recorded value was 0.969 in 1967.
What is the lowest academic freedom index recorded in Denmark?: The lowest recorded value was 0.265 in 1943.
How does Denmark rank for academic freedom index?: Denmark ranks 24th out of 174 countries with data for 2025.
Is academic freedom index rising or falling in Denmark?: Over the last ten years it is down 8.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Denmark 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.