What is academic freedom index in Senegal?

Academic freedom index in Senegal was 0.755 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest academic freedom index recorded in Senegal?

The highest recorded value was 0.884 in 2020.

What is the lowest academic freedom index recorded in Senegal?

The lowest recorded value was 0.155 in 1918.

How does Senegal rank for academic freedom index?

Senegal ranks 65th out of 174 countries with data for 2025.

Is academic freedom index rising or falling in Senegal?

Over the last ten years it is down 13.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Senegal 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 Senegal

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

Senegal: Academic Freedom Index was 0.755 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.755

Change on year

down 8.9%

World rank

65th

of 174 countries

All-time high

0.884

in 2020

All-time low

0.155

in 1918

Years of data

108

1918–2025

Academic Freedom Index in Senegal, 1918–2025

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

Analysis

In 2025, academic freedom index in Senegal stood at 0.755.

That represents a change of down 8.9% on the previous year and down 13.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, academic freedom index in Senegal peaked at 0.884 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0.155, in 1918.

Senegal ranks 65th 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
1910s	0.155	0.155	0.155	2
1920s	0.155	0.155	0.155	10
1930s	0.168	0.168	0.168	10
1940s	0.168	0.168	0.168	10
1950s	0.1761	0.168	0.195	10
1960s	0.5216	0.44	0.543	10
1970s	0.6994	0.685	0.703	10
1980s	0.7756	0.703	0.785	10
1990s	0.8173	0.809	0.824	10
2000s	0.858	0.824	0.867	10
2010s	0.8696	0.859	0.88	10
2020s	0.8272	0.755	0.884	6

Countries ranked near Senegal

62 Albania 0.76 compare
62 Japan 0.76 compare
64 Iceland 0.756 compare
66 Romania 0.754 compare
67 Bosnia and Herzegovina 0.75 compare
68 Guatemala 0.736 compare

See the full ranking of 174 places →

More social development data for Senegal

Political Rights Rating 2 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 17,259 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 13,028 (2025)
Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
Key features of democracy 0.633 (2025)
Freedom of Expression Index 0.82 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.798 (2025)
Electoral Democracy Index 0.633 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.402 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.484 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is academic freedom index in Senegal?: Academic freedom index in Senegal was 0.755 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest academic freedom index recorded in Senegal?: The highest recorded value was 0.884 in 2020.
What is the lowest academic freedom index recorded in Senegal?: The lowest recorded value was 0.155 in 1918.
How does Senegal rank for academic freedom index?: Senegal ranks 65th out of 174 countries with data for 2025.
Is academic freedom index rising or falling in Senegal?: Over the last ten years it is down 13.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Senegal 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.