What is academic freedom index in Indonesia?

Academic freedom index in Indonesia was 0.33 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest academic freedom index recorded in Indonesia?

The highest recorded value was 0.742 in 2015.

What is the lowest academic freedom index recorded in Indonesia?

The lowest recorded value was 0.164 in 1942.

How does Indonesia rank for academic freedom index?

Indonesia ranks 120th out of 174 countries with data for 2025.

Is academic freedom index rising or falling in Indonesia?

Over the last ten years it is down 55.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Indonesia 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 Indonesia

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

Indonesia: Academic Freedom Index was 0.33 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.33

Change on year

down 24.3%

World rank

120th

of 174 countries

All-time high

0.742

in 2015

All-time low

0.164

in 1942

Years of data

106

1920–2025

Academic Freedom Index in Indonesia, 1920–2025

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for academic freedom index in Indonesia is 0.33, measured in 2025.

That represents a change of down 24.3% on the previous year and down 55.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, academic freedom index in Indonesia peaked at 0.742 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 0.164, in 1942.

That places Indonesia 120th 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
1920s	0.251	0.251	0.251	10
1930s	0.251	0.251	0.251	10
1940s	0.2534	0.164	0.325	10
1950s	0.4776	0.359	0.528	10
1960s	0.2493	0.194	0.291	10
1970s	0.1948	0.186	0.202	10
1980s	0.194	0.194	0.194	10
1990s	0.2864	0.214	0.728	10
2000s	0.723	0.719	0.727	10
2010s	0.7296	0.719	0.742	10
2020s	0.5467	0.33	0.643	6

Countries ranked near Indonesia

117 Kyrgyzstan 0.378 compare
118 Ethiopia 0.337 compare
119 Kazakhstan 0.334 compare
121 Central African Republic 0.326 compare
122 Comoros 0.303 compare
123 Djibouti 0.302 compare

See the full ranking of 174 places →

More social development data for Indonesia

Political Rights Rating 3 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 7,374 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 9,215 (2025)
Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
Key features of democracy 0.462 (2025)
Freedom of Expression Index 0.688 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.638 (2025)
Electoral Democracy Index 0.462 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.298 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.296 (2025)

All data for Indonesia →

Frequently asked questions

What is academic freedom index in Indonesia?: Academic freedom index in Indonesia was 0.33 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest academic freedom index recorded in Indonesia?: The highest recorded value was 0.742 in 2015.
What is the lowest academic freedom index recorded in Indonesia?: The lowest recorded value was 0.164 in 1942.
How does Indonesia rank for academic freedom index?: Indonesia ranks 120th out of 174 countries with data for 2025.
Is academic freedom index rising or falling in Indonesia?: Over the last ten years it is down 55.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Indonesia 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.