What is academic freedom index in Poland?

Academic freedom index in Poland was 0.864 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest academic freedom index recorded in Poland?

The highest recorded value was 0.979 in 2009.

What is the lowest academic freedom index recorded in Poland?

The lowest recorded value was 0.053 in 1952.

How does Poland rank for academic freedom index?

Poland ranks 29th out of 174 countries with data for 2025.

Is academic freedom index rising or falling in Poland?

Over the last ten years it is down 11.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Poland 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 Poland

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

Poland: Academic Freedom Index was 0.864 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.864

Change on year

up 2.5%

World rank

29th

of 174 countries

All-time high

0.979

in 2009

All-time low

0.053

in 1952

Years of data

103

1918–2025

Academic Freedom Index in Poland, 1918–2025

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for academic freedom index in Poland is 0.864, measured in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.5% on the previous year and down 11.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, academic freedom index in Poland peaked at 0.979 in 2009 and was at its lowest, 0.053, in 1952.

Poland ranks 29th of 174 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

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	0.722	0.715	0.729	2
1920s	0.6606	0.551	0.727	10
1930s	0.5213	0.497	0.551	9
1940s	0.1313	0.068	0.197	6
1950s	0.1095	0.053	0.209	10
1960s	0.1872	0.146	0.198	10
1970s	0.2594	0.239	0.271	10
1980s	0.2758	0.12	0.516	10
1990s	0.9607	0.952	0.975	10
2000s	0.9765	0.973	0.979	10
2010s	0.9558	0.907	0.978	10
2020s	0.7873	0.732	0.864	6

Countries ranked near Poland

26 Spain 0.869 compare
27 Cape Verde 0.866 compare
27 Trinidad and Tobago 0.866 compare
29 Australia 0.864 compare
29 Kenya 0.864 compare
32 Sierra Leone 0.862 compare

See the full ranking of 174 places →

More social development data for Poland

Political Rights Rating 2 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 990,469 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 1,368 (2025)
Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
Key features of democracy 0.768 (2025)
Freedom of Expression Index 0.917 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.862 (2025)
Electoral Democracy Index 0.768 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.519 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.645 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is academic freedom index in Poland?: Academic freedom index in Poland was 0.864 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest academic freedom index recorded in Poland?: The highest recorded value was 0.979 in 2009.
What is the lowest academic freedom index recorded in Poland?: The lowest recorded value was 0.053 in 1952.
How does Poland rank for academic freedom index?: Poland ranks 29th out of 174 countries with data for 2025.
Is academic freedom index rising or falling in Poland?: Over the last ten years it is down 11.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Poland 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.