What is academic freedom index in Mali?

Academic freedom index in Mali was 0.281 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest academic freedom index recorded in Mali?

The highest recorded value was 0.864 in 2009.

What is the lowest academic freedom index recorded in Mali?

The lowest recorded value was 0.088 in 1900.

How does Mali rank for academic freedom index?

Mali ranks 128th out of 174 countries with data for 2025.

Is academic freedom index rising or falling in Mali?

Over the last ten years it is down 67.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Mali 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 Mali

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

Mali: Academic Freedom Index was 0.281 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.281

Change on year

down 18.8%

World rank

128th

of 174 countries

All-time high

0.864

in 2009

All-time low

0.088

in 1900

Years of data

126

1900–2025

Academic Freedom Index in Mali, 1900–2025

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

Analysis

Mali recorded 0.281 for academic freedom index in 2025.

That represents a change of down 18.8% on the previous year and down 67.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, academic freedom index in Mali peaked at 0.864 in 2009 and was at its lowest, 0.088, in 1900.

That places Mali 128th 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	0.088	0.088	0.088	10
1910s	0.088	0.088	0.088	10
1920s	0.0952	0.088	0.096	10
1930s	0.096	0.096	0.096	10
1940s	0.0974	0.097	0.098	10
1950s	0.1004	0.098	0.104	10
1960s	0.1986	0.167	0.206	10
1970s	0.161	0.161	0.161	10
1980s	0.1688	0.164	0.17	10
1990s	0.7522	0.318	0.858	10
2000s	0.8586	0.858	0.864	10
2010s	0.8532	0.838	0.864	10
2020s	0.6007	0.281	0.843	6

Countries ranked near Mali

125 Hungary 0.299 compare
126 Malaysia 0.289 compare
127 Libya 0.282 compare
128 Ukraine 0.281 compare
130 Pakistan 0.268 compare
131 Congo 0.255 compare

See the full ranking of 174 places →

More social development data for Mali

Political Rights Rating 7 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 286,715 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 519,738 (2025)
Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
Key features of democracy 0.164 (2025)
Freedom of Expression Index 0.49 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.315 (2025)
Electoral Democracy Index 0.164 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.164 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.15 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is academic freedom index in Mali?: Academic freedom index in Mali was 0.281 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest academic freedom index recorded in Mali?: The highest recorded value was 0.864 in 2009.
What is the lowest academic freedom index recorded in Mali?: The lowest recorded value was 0.088 in 1900.
How does Mali rank for academic freedom index?: Mali ranks 128th out of 174 countries with data for 2025.
Is academic freedom index rising or falling in Mali?: Over the last ten years it is down 67.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Mali 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.