What is academic freedom index in Myanmar?

Academic freedom index in Myanmar was 0.023 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest academic freedom index recorded in Myanmar?

The highest recorded value was 0.525 in 1949.

What is the lowest academic freedom index recorded in Myanmar?

The lowest recorded value was 0.011 in 1989.

How does Myanmar rank for academic freedom index?

Myanmar ranks 173rd out of 174 countries with data for 2025.

Is academic freedom index rising or falling in Myanmar?

Over the last ten years it is down 93.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Myanmar 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 Myanmar

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

Myanmar: Academic Freedom Index was 0.023 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.023

Change on year

unchanged

World rank

173rd

of 174 countries

All-time high

0.525

in 1949

All-time low

0.011

in 1989

Years of data

126

1900–2025

Academic Freedom Index in Myanmar, 1900–2025

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for academic freedom index in Myanmar is 0.023, measured in 2025.

That represents a change of down 93.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, academic freedom index in Myanmar peaked at 0.525 in 1949 and was at its lowest, 0.011, in 1989.

That places Myanmar 173rd out of 174 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Academic Freedom Index in Myanmar, year by year

Annual values for Academic Freedom Index in Myanmar, 1900 to 2025.
Year	Value	Change
1900	0.359	—
1901	0.359	+0.0%
1902	0.359	+0.0%
1903	0.359	+0.0%
1904	0.359	+0.0%
1905	0.359	+0.0%
1906	0.359	+0.0%
1907	0.359	+0.0%
1908	0.359	+0.0%
1909	0.359	+0.0%
1910	0.359	+0.0%
1911	0.359	+0.0%
1912	0.359	+0.0%
1913	0.359	+0.0%
1914	0.359	+0.0%
1915	0.37	+3.1%
1916	0.37	+0.0%
1917	0.37	+0.0%
1918	0.37	+0.0%
1919	0.37	+0.0%
1920	0.37	+0.0%
1921	0.37	+0.0%
1922	0.37	+0.0%
1923	0.37	+0.0%
1924	0.37	+0.0%
1925	0.37	+0.0%
1926	0.37	+0.0%
1927	0.37	+0.0%
1928	0.37	+0.0%
1929	0.37	+0.0%
1930	0.37	+0.0%
1931	0.37	+0.0%
1932	0.37	+0.0%
1933	0.37	+0.0%
1934	0.37	+0.0%
1935	0.37	+0.0%
1936	0.367	-0.8%
1937	0.367	+0.0%
1938	0.367	+0.0%
1939	0.367	+0.0%
1940	0.235	-36.0%
1941	0.235	+0.0%
1942	0.214	-8.9%
1943	0.214	+0.0%
1944	0.214	+0.0%
1945	0.214	+0.0%
1946	0.395	+84.6%
1947	0.433	+9.6%
1948	0.514	+18.7%
1949	0.525	+2.1%
1950	0.514	-2.1%
1951	0.514	+0.0%
1952	0.514	+0.0%
1953	0.514	+0.0%
1954	0.514	+0.0%
1955	0.514	+0.0%
1956	0.514	+0.0%
1957	0.514	+0.0%
1958	0.514	+0.0%
1959	0.514	+0.0%
1960	0.514	+0.0%
1961	0.514	+0.0%
1962	0.03	-94.2%
1963	0.02	-33.3%
1964	0.02	+0.0%
1965	0.02	+0.0%
1966	0.02	+0.0%
1967	0.02	+0.0%
1968	0.017	-15.0%
1969	0.017	+0.0%
1970	0.017	+0.0%
1971	0.017	+0.0%
1972	0.017	+0.0%
1973	0.017	+0.0%
1974	0.017	+0.0%
1975	0.017	+0.0%
1976	0.017	+0.0%
1977	0.017	+0.0%
1978	0.017	+0.0%
1979	0.017	+0.0%
1980	0.017	+0.0%
1981	0.017	+0.0%
1982	0.017	+0.0%
1983	0.017	+0.0%
1984	0.017	+0.0%
1985	0.017	+0.0%
1986	0.017	+0.0%
1987	0.015	-11.8%
1988	0.014	-6.7%
1989	0.011	-21.4%
1990	0.019	+72.7%
1991	0.019	+0.0%
1992	0.019	+0.0%
1993	0.023	+21.1%
1994	0.023	+0.0%
1995	0.023	+0.0%
1996	0.023	+0.0%
1997	0.023	+0.0%
1998	0.023	+0.0%
1999	0.023	+0.0%
2000	0.023	+0.0%
2001	0.023	+0.0%
2002	0.023	+0.0%
2003	0.031	+34.8%
2004	0.031	+0.0%
2005	0.031	+0.0%
2006	0.031	+0.0%
2007	0.031	+0.0%
2008	0.031	+0.0%
2009	0.034	+9.7%
2010	0.083	+144.1%
2011	0.223	+168.7%
2012	0.298	+33.6%
2013	0.319	+7.0%
2014	0.321	+0.6%
2015	0.355	+10.6%
2016	0.394	+11.0%
2017	0.397	+0.8%
2018	0.404	+1.8%
2019	0.398	-1.5%
2020	0.403	+1.3%
2021	0.028	-93.1%
2022	0.02	-28.6%
2023	0.023	+15.0%
2024	0.023	+0.0%
2025	0.023	+0.0%

Myanmar compared with similar countries

Myanmar's 0.023 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 0.515, 4% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Myanmar's 0.023 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 0.5275, 4% of the median. (22 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1900s	0.359	0.359	0.359	10
1910s	0.3645	0.359	0.37	10
1920s	0.37	0.37	0.37	10
1930s	0.3688	0.367	0.37	10
1940s	0.3193	0.214	0.525	10
1950s	0.514	0.514	0.514	10
1960s	0.1192	0.017	0.514	10
1970s	0.017	0.017	0.017	10
1980s	0.0159	0.011	0.017	10
1990s	0.0218	0.019	0.023	10
2000s	0.0289	0.023	0.034	10
2010s	0.3192	0.083	0.404	10
2020s	0.0867	0.02	0.403	6

Countries ranked near Myanmar

170 South Sudan 0.054 compare
171 North Korea 0.036 compare
172 Eritrea 0.034 compare
174 Nicaragua 0.019 compare

See the full ranking of 174 places →

More social development data for Myanmar

Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 1.52 million (2025)
Political Rights Rating 7 (2025)
Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
Political rights rating fh, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Political rights rating fh, gaps filled 7 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0.0278 units per person (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 1.52 million (2025)
Sovereign state gleditsch ward, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 15.27 % change on previous year (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is academic freedom index in Myanmar?: Academic freedom index in Myanmar was 0.023 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest academic freedom index recorded in Myanmar?: The highest recorded value was 0.525 in 1949.
What is the lowest academic freedom index recorded in Myanmar?: The lowest recorded value was 0.011 in 1989.
How does Myanmar rank for academic freedom index?: Myanmar ranks 173rd out of 174 countries with data for 2025.
Is academic freedom index rising or falling in Myanmar?: Over the last ten years it is down 93.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Myanmar 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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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: 18 September 2026

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