What is academic freedom index in Syria?

Academic freedom index in Syria was 0.201 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest academic freedom index recorded in Syria?

The highest recorded value was 0.445 in 1946.

What is the lowest academic freedom index recorded in Syria?

The lowest recorded value was 0.028 in 1991.

How does Syria rank for academic freedom index?

Syria ranks 142nd out of 174 countries with data for 2025.

Is academic freedom index rising or falling in Syria?

Over the last ten years it is up 443.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Syria 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 Syria

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

Syria: Academic Freedom Index was 0.201 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.201

Change on year

up 10.4%

World rank

142nd

of 174 countries

All-time high

0.445

in 1946

All-time low

0.028

in 1991

Years of data

124

1900–2025

Academic Freedom Index in Syria, 1900–2025

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

Analysis

Syria recorded 0.201 for academic freedom index in 2025.

The figure is up 10.4% on the previous year and up 443.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, academic freedom index in Syria peaked at 0.445 in 1946 and was at its lowest, 0.028, in 1991.

That places Syria 142nd 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.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1900s	0.0582	0.045	0.119	10
1910s	0.1302	0.044	0.372	10
1920s	0.415	0.415	0.415	8
1930s	0.4372	0.433	0.441	10
1940s	0.4278	0.382	0.445	10
1950s	0.3466	0.252	0.403	10
1960s	0.1572	0.129	0.254	10
1970s	0.0385	0.036	0.061	10
1980s	0.0298	0.029	0.033	10
1990s	0.031	0.028	0.032	10
2000s	0.0421	0.038	0.044	10
2010s	0.0379	0.037	0.042	10
2020s	0.0912	0.035	0.201	6

Countries ranked near Syria

139 Cameroon 0.207 compare
140 Algeria 0.206 compare
140 Sudan 0.206 compare
143 Bahrain 0.199 compare
144 Uganda 0.196 compare
145 United Arab Emirates 0.195 compare

See the full ranking of 174 places →

More social development data for Syria

Political Rights Rating 7 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 9,885 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 4.87 million (2025)
Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
Key features of democracy 0.128 (2025)
Freedom of Expression Index 0.358 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.159 (2025)
Electoral Democracy Index 0.128 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.058 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.054 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is academic freedom index in Syria?: Academic freedom index in Syria was 0.201 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest academic freedom index recorded in Syria?: The highest recorded value was 0.445 in 1946.
What is the lowest academic freedom index recorded in Syria?: The lowest recorded value was 0.028 in 1991.
How does Syria rank for academic freedom index?: Syria ranks 142nd out of 174 countries with data for 2025.
Is academic freedom index rising or falling in Syria?: Over the last ten years it is up 443.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Syria 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.