What is academic freedom index in Mozambique?

Academic freedom index in Mozambique was 0.408 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest academic freedom index recorded in Mozambique?

The highest recorded value was 0.745 in 2000.

What is the lowest academic freedom index recorded in Mozambique?

The lowest recorded value was 0.048 in 1975.

How does Mozambique rank for academic freedom index?

Mozambique ranks 113th out of 174 countries with data for 2025.

Is academic freedom index rising or falling in Mozambique?

Over the last ten years it is down 36.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Mozambique 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 Mozambique

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

Mozambique: Academic Freedom Index was 0.408 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.408

Change on year

down 0.5%

World rank

113th

of 174 countries

All-time high

0.745

in 2000

All-time low

0.048

in 1975

Years of data

1962–2025

Academic Freedom Index in Mozambique, 1962–2025

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

Analysis

In 2025, academic freedom index in Mozambique stood at 0.408.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.5% on the previous year and down 36.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, academic freedom index in Mozambique peaked at 0.745 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 0.048, in 1975.

Mozambique ranks 113th 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
1960s	0.052	0.052	0.052	8
1970s	0.0508	0.048	0.052	10
1980s	0.0553	0.055	0.056	10
1990s	0.5141	0.274	0.68	10
2000s	0.7305	0.727	0.745	10
2010s	0.6818	0.636	0.737	10
2020s	0.5208	0.408	0.632	6

Countries ranked near Mozambique

110 Gabon 0.428 compare
111 Kuwait 0.418 compare
112 Angola 0.416 compare
114 Bhutan 0.401 compare
115 United States 0.397 compare
116 Thailand 0.382 compare

See the full ranking of 174 places →

More social development data for Mozambique

Political Rights Rating 5 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 5,105 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 119 (2025)
Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
Key features of democracy 0.279 (2025)
Freedom of Expression Index 0.518 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.519 (2025)
Electoral Democracy Index 0.279 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.201 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.175 (2025)

All data for Mozambique →

Frequently asked questions

What is academic freedom index in Mozambique?: Academic freedom index in Mozambique was 0.408 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest academic freedom index recorded in Mozambique?: The highest recorded value was 0.745 in 2000.
What is the lowest academic freedom index recorded in Mozambique?: The lowest recorded value was 0.048 in 1975.
How does Mozambique rank for academic freedom index?: Mozambique ranks 113th out of 174 countries with data for 2025.
Is academic freedom index rising or falling in Mozambique?: Over the last ten years it is down 36.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Mozambique 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.