What is academic freedom index in Morocco?

Academic freedom index in Morocco was 0.481 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest academic freedom index recorded in Morocco?

The highest recorded value was 0.641 in 2023.

What is the lowest academic freedom index recorded in Morocco?

The lowest recorded value was 0.021 in 1955.

How does Morocco rank for academic freedom index?

Morocco ranks 107th out of 174 countries with data for 2025.

Is academic freedom index rising or falling in Morocco?

Over the last ten years it is down 22.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Morocco 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 Morocco

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

Morocco: Academic Freedom Index was 0.481 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.481

Change on year

down 11.3%

World rank

107th

of 174 countries

All-time high

0.641

in 2023

All-time low

0.021

in 1955

Years of data

114

1912–2025

Academic Freedom Index in Morocco, 1912–2025

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for academic freedom index in Morocco is 0.481, measured in 2025.

The figure is down 11.3% on the previous year and down 22.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, academic freedom index in Morocco peaked at 0.641 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0.021, in 1955.

That places Morocco 107th 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
1910s	0.0299	0.029	0.03	8
1920s	0.03	0.03	0.03	10
1930s	0.03	0.03	0.03	10
1940s	0.03	0.03	0.03	10
1950s	0.061	0.021	0.127	10
1960s	0.191	0.186	0.197	10
1970s	0.186	0.186	0.186	10
1980s	0.186	0.186	0.186	10
1990s	0.2568	0.252	0.258	10
2000s	0.551	0.48	0.565	10
2010s	0.6102	0.596	0.624	10
2020s	0.5853	0.481	0.641	6

Countries ranked near Morocco

104 Tanzania 0.515 compare
105 Democratic Republic of Congo 0.506 compare
106 Somalia 0.494 compare
108 Singapore 0.466 compare
109 Ecuador 0.433 compare
110 Gabon 0.428 compare

See the full ranking of 174 places →

More social development data for Morocco

Political Rights Rating 5 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 7,304 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 10,400 (2025)
Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
Key features of democracy 0.259 (2025)
Freedom of Expression Index 0.579 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.548 (2025)
Electoral Democracy Index 0.259 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.151 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.251 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is academic freedom index in Morocco?: Academic freedom index in Morocco was 0.481 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest academic freedom index recorded in Morocco?: The highest recorded value was 0.641 in 2023.
What is the lowest academic freedom index recorded in Morocco?: The lowest recorded value was 0.021 in 1955.
How does Morocco rank for academic freedom index?: Morocco ranks 107th out of 174 countries with data for 2025.
Is academic freedom index rising or falling in Morocco?: Over the last ten years it is down 22.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Morocco 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.