What is academic freedom index in Portugal?

Academic freedom index in Portugal was 0.826 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest academic freedom index recorded in Portugal?

The highest recorded value was 0.969 in 2000.

What is the lowest academic freedom index recorded in Portugal?

The lowest recorded value was 0.194 in 1930.

How does Portugal rank for academic freedom index?

Portugal ranks 49th out of 174 countries with data for 2025.

Is academic freedom index rising or falling in Portugal?

Over the last ten years it is down 14.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Portugal 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 Portugal

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

Portugal: Academic Freedom Index was 0.826 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.826

Change on year

up 15.5%

World rank

49th

of 174 countries

All-time high

0.969

in 2000

All-time low

0.194

in 1930

Years of data

126

1900–2025

Academic Freedom Index in Portugal, 1900–2025

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for academic freedom index in Portugal is 0.826, measured in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 15.5% on the previous year and down 14.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, academic freedom index in Portugal peaked at 0.969 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 0.194, in 1930.

Portugal ranks 49th 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
1900s	0.5862	0.576	0.59	10
1910s	0.6199	0.61	0.628	10
1920s	0.4789	0.219	0.624	10
1930s	0.194	0.194	0.194	10
1940s	0.194	0.194	0.194	10
1950s	0.194	0.194	0.194	10
1960s	0.2125	0.201	0.234	10
1970s	0.6055	0.222	0.92	10
1980s	0.951	0.951	0.951	10
1990s	0.9525	0.951	0.956	10
2000s	0.969	0.969	0.969	10
2010s	0.9653	0.959	0.969	10
2020s	0.8805	0.715	0.944	6

Countries ranked near Portugal

46 Sri Lanka 0.828 compare
46 Suriname 0.828 compare
46 Taiwan 0.828 compare
50 Montenegro 0.824 compare
51 Lithuania 0.823 compare
52 Italy 0.822 compare

See the full ranking of 174 places →

More social development data for Portugal

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Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 70,349 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 109 (2025)
Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
Key features of democracy 0.822 (2025)
Freedom of Expression Index 0.899 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.874 (2025)
Electoral Democracy Index 0.822 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.529 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.717 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is academic freedom index in Portugal?: Academic freedom index in Portugal was 0.826 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest academic freedom index recorded in Portugal?: The highest recorded value was 0.969 in 2000.
What is the lowest academic freedom index recorded in Portugal?: The lowest recorded value was 0.194 in 1930.
How does Portugal rank for academic freedom index?: Portugal ranks 49th out of 174 countries with data for 2025.
Is academic freedom index rising or falling in Portugal?: Over the last ten years it is down 14.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Portugal 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.