What is academic freedom index in Madagascar?

Academic freedom index in Madagascar was 0.684 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest academic freedom index recorded in Madagascar?

The highest recorded value was 0.801 in 2003.

What is the lowest academic freedom index recorded in Madagascar?

The lowest recorded value was 0.076 in 1900.

How does Madagascar rank for academic freedom index?

Madagascar ranks 77th out of 174 countries with data for 2025.

Is academic freedom index rising or falling in Madagascar?

Over the last ten years it is down 14.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Madagascar 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 Madagascar

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

Madagascar: Academic Freedom Index was 0.684 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.684

Change on year

down 3.7%

World rank

77th

of 174 countries

All-time high

0.801

in 2003

All-time low

0.076

in 1900

Years of data

126

1900–2025

Academic Freedom Index in Madagascar, 1900–2025

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

Analysis

In 2025, academic freedom index in Madagascar stood at 0.684.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.7% on the previous year and down 14.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, academic freedom index in Madagascar peaked at 0.801 in 2003 and was at its lowest, 0.076, in 1900.

Madagascar ranks 77th of 174 countries on this measure, 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	0.0792	0.076	0.084	10
1910s	0.0809	0.079	0.088	10
1920s	0.079	0.079	0.079	10
1930s	0.0796	0.079	0.085	10
1940s	0.0816	0.077	0.085	10
1950s	0.0884	0.077	0.091	10
1960s	0.3899	0.38	0.391	10
1970s	0.3642	0.333	0.389	10
1980s	0.3676	0.358	0.387	10
1990s	0.6818	0.427	0.767	10
2000s	0.786	0.687	0.801	10
2010s	0.7657	0.687	0.795	10
2020s	0.727	0.684	0.777	6

Countries ranked near Madagascar

74 Haiti 0.69 compare
75 Moldova 0.689 compare
75 Niger 0.689 compare
78 Greece 0.68 compare
79 Mongolia 0.671 compare
80 Ghana 0.67 compare

See the full ranking of 174 places →

More social development data for Madagascar

Political Rights Rating 5 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 87 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 637 (2025)
Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
Key features of democracy 0.361 (2025)
Freedom of Expression Index 0.635 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.812 (2025)
Electoral Democracy Index 0.361 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.217 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.187 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is academic freedom index in Madagascar?: Academic freedom index in Madagascar was 0.684 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest academic freedom index recorded in Madagascar?: The highest recorded value was 0.801 in 2003.
What is the lowest academic freedom index recorded in Madagascar?: The lowest recorded value was 0.076 in 1900.
How does Madagascar rank for academic freedom index?: Madagascar ranks 77th out of 174 countries with data for 2025.
Is academic freedom index rising or falling in Madagascar?: Over the last ten years it is down 14.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Madagascar 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.