What is academic freedom index in Moldova?

Academic freedom index in Moldova was 0.689 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest academic freedom index recorded in Moldova?

The highest recorded value was 0.83 in 2021.

What is the lowest academic freedom index recorded in Moldova?

The lowest recorded value was 0.004 in 1940.

How does Moldova rank for academic freedom index?

Moldova ranks 75th out of 174 countries with data for 2025.

Is academic freedom index rising or falling in Moldova?

Over the last ten years it is down 14.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Moldova 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 Moldova

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

Moldova: Academic Freedom Index was 0.689 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.689

Change on year

down 1.0%

World rank

75th

of 174 countries

All-time high

0.83

in 2021

All-time low

0.004

in 1940

Years of data

106

1900–2025

Academic Freedom Index in Moldova, 1900–2025

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for academic freedom index in Moldova is 0.689, measured in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.0% on the previous year and down 14.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, academic freedom index in Moldova peaked at 0.83 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0.004, in 1940.

That places Moldova 75th 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
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	0.5824	0.347	0.662	10
2000s	0.6492	0.586	0.692	10
2010s	0.7998	0.788	0.81	10
2020s	0.775	0.689	0.83	6

Countries ranked near Moldova

72 Mexico 0.706 compare
73 Paraguay 0.703 compare
74 Haiti 0.69 compare
75 Niger 0.689 compare
77 Madagascar 0.684 compare
78 Greece 0.68 compare

See the full ranking of 174 places →

More social development data for Moldova

Political Rights Rating 3 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 149,324 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 5,846 (2025)
Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
Key features of democracy 0.553 (2025)
Freedom of Expression Index 0.652 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.81 (2025)
Electoral Democracy Index 0.553 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.389 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.449 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is academic freedom index in Moldova?: Academic freedom index in Moldova was 0.689 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest academic freedom index recorded in Moldova?: The highest recorded value was 0.83 in 2021.
What is the lowest academic freedom index recorded in Moldova?: The lowest recorded value was 0.004 in 1940.
How does Moldova rank for academic freedom index?: Moldova ranks 75th out of 174 countries with data for 2025.
Is academic freedom index rising or falling in Moldova?: Over the last ten years it is down 14.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Moldova 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.