What is academic freedom index in Kuwait?

Academic freedom index in Kuwait was 0.418 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest academic freedom index recorded in Kuwait?

The highest recorded value was 0.511 in 1966.

What is the lowest academic freedom index recorded in Kuwait?

The lowest recorded value was 0.352 in 1990.

How does Kuwait rank for academic freedom index?

Kuwait ranks 111th out of 174 countries with data for 2025.

Is academic freedom index rising or falling in Kuwait?

Over the last ten years it is down 12.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.

Where does this Kuwait 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 Kuwait

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

Kuwait: Academic Freedom Index was 0.418 in 2025. ▬ Flat

Latest (2025)

0.418

Change on year

down 10.9%

World rank

111th

of 174 countries

All-time high

0.511

in 1966

All-time low

0.352

in 1990

Years of data

1966–2025

Academic Freedom Index in Kuwait, 1966–2025

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for academic freedom index in Kuwait is 0.418, measured in 2025.

That represents a change of down 10.9% on the previous year and down 12.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, academic freedom index in Kuwait peaked at 0.511 in 1966 and was at its lowest, 0.352, in 1990.

Kuwait ranks 111th of 174 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1960s	0.511	0.511	0.511	4
1970s	0.5075	0.502	0.511	10
1980s	0.4576	0.457	0.458	10
1990s	0.4633	0.352	0.481	10
2000s	0.488	0.488	0.488	10
2010s	0.4786	0.464	0.485	10
2020s	0.4808	0.418	0.502	6

Countries ranked near Kuwait

108 Singapore 0.466 compare
109 Ecuador 0.433 compare
110 Gabon 0.428 compare
112 Angola 0.416 compare
113 Mozambique 0.408 compare
114 Bhutan 0.401 compare

See the full ranking of 174 places →

More social development data for Kuwait

Political Rights Rating 6 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 386 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 3,369 (2025)
Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
Key features of democracy 0.138 (2025)
Freedom of Expression Index 0.532 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.07 (2025)
Electoral Democracy Index 0.138 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.053 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.127 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is academic freedom index in Kuwait?: Academic freedom index in Kuwait was 0.418 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest academic freedom index recorded in Kuwait?: The highest recorded value was 0.511 in 1966.
What is the lowest academic freedom index recorded in Kuwait?: The lowest recorded value was 0.352 in 1990.
How does Kuwait rank for academic freedom index?: Kuwait ranks 111th out of 174 countries with data for 2025.
Is academic freedom index rising or falling in Kuwait?: Over the last ten years it is down 12.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Kuwait 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.