What is academic freedom index in Mongolia?

Academic freedom index in Mongolia was 0.671 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest academic freedom index recorded in Mongolia?

The highest recorded value was 0.87 in 1992.

What is the lowest academic freedom index recorded in Mongolia?

The lowest recorded value was 0.012 in 1940.

How does Mongolia rank for academic freedom index?

Mongolia ranks 79th out of 174 countries with data for 2025.

Is academic freedom index rising or falling in Mongolia?

Over the last ten years it is down 21.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Mongolia 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 Mongolia

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

Mongolia: Academic Freedom Index was 0.671 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.671

Change on year

down 4.3%

World rank

79th

of 174 countries

All-time high

0.87

in 1992

All-time low

0.012

in 1940

Years of data

102

1924–2025

Academic Freedom Index in Mongolia, 1924–2025

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for academic freedom index in Mongolia is 0.671, measured in 2025.

That represents a change of down 4.3% on the previous year and down 21.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, academic freedom index in Mongolia peaked at 0.87 in 1992 and was at its lowest, 0.012, in 1940.

Mongolia ranks 79th 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
1920s	0.0342	0.025	0.036	6
1930s	0.0154	0.015	0.019	10
1940s	0.0139	0.012	0.016	10
1950s	0.0166	0.016	0.017	10
1960s	0.023	0.023	0.023	10
1970s	0.021	0.021	0.021	10
1980s	0.04	0.022	0.121	10
1990s	0.7936	0.465	0.87	10
2000s	0.8545	0.848	0.857	10
2010s	0.8507	0.827	0.868	10
2020s	0.7378	0.671	0.798	6

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Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
Key features of democracy 0.535 (2025)
Freedom of Expression Index 0.771 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.718 (2025)
Electoral Democracy Index 0.535 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.281 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.424 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is academic freedom index in Mongolia?: Academic freedom index in Mongolia was 0.671 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest academic freedom index recorded in Mongolia?: The highest recorded value was 0.87 in 1992.
What is the lowest academic freedom index recorded in Mongolia?: The lowest recorded value was 0.012 in 1940.
How does Mongolia rank for academic freedom index?: Mongolia ranks 79th out of 174 countries with data for 2025.
Is academic freedom index rising or falling in Mongolia?: Over the last ten years it is down 21.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Mongolia 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.