What is academic freedom index in Latvia?

Academic freedom index in Latvia was 0.928 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest academic freedom index recorded in Latvia?

The highest recorded value was 0.967 in 2019.

What is the lowest academic freedom index recorded in Latvia?

The lowest recorded value was 0.004 in 1940.

How does Latvia rank for academic freedom index?

Latvia ranks 9th out of 174 countries with data for 2025.

Is academic freedom index rising or falling in Latvia?

Over the last ten years it is down 3.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Latvia 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 Latvia

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

Latvia: Academic Freedom Index was 0.928 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.928

Change on year

up 1.5%

World rank

9th

of 174 countries

All-time high

0.967

in 2019

All-time low

0.004

in 1940

Years of data

126

1900–2025

Academic Freedom Index in Latvia, 1900–2025

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

Analysis

Latvia recorded 0.928 for academic freedom index in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.5% on the previous year and down 3.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, academic freedom index in Latvia peaked at 0.967 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0.004, in 1940.

That places Latvia 9th out of 174 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.

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	0.8205	0.796	0.831	10
1930s	0.6845	0.581	0.831	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	0.8657	0.751	0.91	10
2000s	0.941	0.925	0.962	10
2010s	0.9612	0.951	0.967	10
2020s	0.9395	0.912	0.967	6

Countries ranked near Latvia

6 Sweden 0.934 compare
7 Honduras 0.931 compare
7 Seychelles 0.931 compare
11 Chile 0.918 compare

See the full ranking of 174 places →

More social development data for Latvia

Political Rights Rating 1 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 32,454 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 189 (2025)
Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
Key features of democracy 0.834 (2025)
Freedom of Expression Index 0.932 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.888 (2025)
Electoral Democracy Index 0.834 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.595 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.751 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is academic freedom index in Latvia?: Academic freedom index in Latvia was 0.928 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest academic freedom index recorded in Latvia?: The highest recorded value was 0.967 in 2019.
What is the lowest academic freedom index recorded in Latvia?: The lowest recorded value was 0.004 in 1940.
How does Latvia rank for academic freedom index?: Latvia ranks 9th out of 174 countries with data for 2025.
Is academic freedom index rising or falling in Latvia?: Over the last ten years it is down 3.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Latvia 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.