What is academic freedom index in Taiwan?

Academic freedom index in Taiwan was 0.828 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest academic freedom index recorded in Taiwan?

The highest recorded value was 0.881 in 2019.

What is the lowest academic freedom index recorded in Taiwan?

The lowest recorded value was 0.063 in 1941.

How does Taiwan rank for academic freedom index?

Taiwan ranks 46th out of 174 countries with data for 2025.

Is academic freedom index rising or falling in Taiwan?

Over the last ten years it is down 5.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Taiwan 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 Taiwan

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

Taiwan: Academic Freedom Index was 0.828 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.828

Change on year

down 0.2%

World rank

46th

of 174 countries

All-time high

0.881

in 2019

All-time low

0.063

in 1941

Years of data

126

1900–2025

Academic Freedom Index in Taiwan, 1900–2025

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

Analysis

In 2025, academic freedom index in Taiwan stood at 0.828.

That represents a change of down 0.2% on the previous year and down 5.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, academic freedom index in Taiwan peaked at 0.881 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0.063, in 1941.

Taiwan ranks 46th 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	0.107	0.107	0.107	10
1910s	0.108	0.107	0.109	10
1920s	0.1152	0.109	0.14	10
1930s	0.1005	0.071	0.14	10
1940s	0.1009	0.063	0.208	10
1950s	0.1494	0.123	0.157	10
1960s	0.157	0.157	0.157	10
1970s	0.1555	0.14	0.162	10
1980s	0.2687	0.21	0.468	10
1990s	0.716	0.606	0.802	10
2000s	0.8574	0.846	0.87	10
2010s	0.8737	0.868	0.881	10
2020s	0.8463	0.828	0.867	6

Countries ranked near Taiwan

43 Botswana 0.834 compare
44 Nepal 0.831 compare
44 South Africa 0.831 compare
46 Sri Lanka 0.828 compare
46 Suriname 0.828 compare
49 Portugal 0.826 compare

See the full ranking of 174 places →

More social development data for Taiwan

Political Rights Rating 1 (2025)
Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
Key features of democracy 0.801 (2025)
Freedom of Expression Index 0.838 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.892 (2025)
Electoral Democracy Index 0.801 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.652 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.704 (2025)
Varieties of democracy 0.801 (2025)
Liberal democracy 3 (2025)

All data for Taiwan →

Frequently asked questions

What is academic freedom index in Taiwan?: Academic freedom index in Taiwan was 0.828 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest academic freedom index recorded in Taiwan?: The highest recorded value was 0.881 in 2019.
What is the lowest academic freedom index recorded in Taiwan?: The lowest recorded value was 0.063 in 1941.
How does Taiwan rank for academic freedom index?: Taiwan ranks 46th out of 174 countries with data for 2025.
Is academic freedom index rising or falling in Taiwan?: Over the last ten years it is down 5.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Taiwan 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.