What is academic freedom index in Ethiopia?

Academic freedom index in Ethiopia was 0.337 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest academic freedom index recorded in Ethiopia?

The highest recorded value was 0.451 in 2020.

What is the lowest academic freedom index recorded in Ethiopia?

The lowest recorded value was 0.12 in 1978.

How does Ethiopia rank for academic freedom index?

Ethiopia ranks 118th out of 174 countries with data for 2025.

Is academic freedom index rising or falling in Ethiopia?

Over the last ten years it is up 3.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.

Where does this Ethiopia 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 Ethiopia

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

Ethiopia: Academic Freedom Index was 0.337 in 2025. ▬ Flat

Latest (2025)

0.337

Change on year

up 26.2%

World rank

118th

of 174 countries

All-time high

0.451

in 2020

All-time low

0.12

in 1978

Years of data

1939–2025

Academic Freedom Index in Ethiopia, 1939–2025

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for academic freedom index in Ethiopia is 0.337, measured in 2025.

That represents a change of up 26.2% on the previous year and up 3.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, academic freedom index in Ethiopia peaked at 0.451 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0.12, in 1978.

That places Ethiopia 118th out of 174 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1930s	0.187	0.187	0.187	1
1940s	0.3148	0.191	0.348	10
1950s	0.336	0.328	0.344	10
1960s	0.3566	0.355	0.363	10
1970s	0.2347	0.12	0.373	10
1980s	0.125	0.125	0.125	10
1990s	0.2769	0.125	0.318	10
2000s	0.304	0.295	0.311	10
2010s	0.3373	0.308	0.441	10
2020s	0.3487	0.267	0.451	6

Countries ranked near Ethiopia

115 United States 0.397 compare
116 Thailand 0.382 compare
117 Kyrgyzstan 0.378 compare
119 Kazakhstan 0.334 compare
120 Indonesia 0.33 compare
121 Central African Republic 0.326 compare

See the full ranking of 174 places →

More social development data for Ethiopia

Political Rights Rating 6 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 1.01 million (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 164,215 (2025)
Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
Key features of democracy 0.257 (2025)
Freedom of Expression Index 0.285 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.342 (2025)
Electoral Democracy Index 0.257 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.128 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.1 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is academic freedom index in Ethiopia?: Academic freedom index in Ethiopia was 0.337 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest academic freedom index recorded in Ethiopia?: The highest recorded value was 0.451 in 2020.
What is the lowest academic freedom index recorded in Ethiopia?: The lowest recorded value was 0.12 in 1978.
How does Ethiopia rank for academic freedom index?: Ethiopia ranks 118th out of 174 countries with data for 2025.
Is academic freedom index rising or falling in Ethiopia?: Over the last ten years it is up 3.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Ethiopia 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.