What is academic freedom index in Kazakhstan?

Academic freedom index in Kazakhstan was 0.334 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest academic freedom index recorded in Kazakhstan?

The highest recorded value was 0.473 in 1907.

What is the lowest academic freedom index recorded in Kazakhstan?

The lowest recorded value was 0.004 in 1938.

How does Kazakhstan rank for academic freedom index?

Kazakhstan ranks 119th out of 174 countries with data for 2025.

Is academic freedom index rising or falling in Kazakhstan?

Over the last ten years it is up 40.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Kazakhstan 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 Kazakhstan

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

Kazakhstan: Academic Freedom Index was 0.334 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.334

Change on year

down 2.3%

World rank

119th

of 174 countries

All-time high

0.473

in 1907

All-time low

0.004

in 1938

Years of data

126

1900–2025

Academic Freedom Index in Kazakhstan, 1900–2025

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

Analysis

In 2025, academic freedom index in Kazakhstan stood at 0.334.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.3% on the previous year and up 40.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, academic freedom index in Kazakhstan peaked at 0.473 in 1907 and was at its lowest, 0.004, in 1938.

That places Kazakhstan 119th 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
1900s	0.4366	0.407	0.473	10
1910s	0.3475	0.074	0.446	10
1920s	0.031	0.009	0.044	10
1930s	0.0048	0.004	0.005	10
1940s	0.0045	0.004	0.005	10
1950s	0.0186	0.007	0.029	10
1960s	0.0287	0.025	0.032	10
1970s	0.0376	0.035	0.041	10
1980s	0.1183	0.044	0.349	10
1990s	0.3694	0.273	0.421	10
2000s	0.245	0.217	0.322	10
2010s	0.2572	0.238	0.323	10
2020s	0.3778	0.334	0.446	6

Countries ranked near Kazakhstan

116 Thailand 0.382 compare
117 Kyrgyzstan 0.378 compare
118 Ethiopia 0.337 compare
120 Indonesia 0.33 compare
121 Central African Republic 0.326 compare
122 Comoros 0.303 compare

See the full ranking of 174 places →

More social development data for Kazakhstan

Political Rights Rating 7 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 4,377 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 4,144 (2025)
Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
Key features of democracy 0.259 (2025)
Freedom of Expression Index 0.329 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.287 (2025)
Electoral Democracy Index 0.259 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.107 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.131 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is academic freedom index in Kazakhstan?: Academic freedom index in Kazakhstan was 0.334 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest academic freedom index recorded in Kazakhstan?: The highest recorded value was 0.473 in 1907.
What is the lowest academic freedom index recorded in Kazakhstan?: The lowest recorded value was 0.004 in 1938.
How does Kazakhstan rank for academic freedom index?: Kazakhstan ranks 119th out of 174 countries with data for 2025.
Is academic freedom index rising or falling in Kazakhstan?: Over the last ten years it is up 40.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Kazakhstan 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.