What is academic freedom index in Thailand?

Academic freedom index in Thailand was 0.382 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest academic freedom index recorded in Thailand?

The highest recorded value was 0.537 in 1993.

What is the lowest academic freedom index recorded in Thailand?

The lowest recorded value was 0.043 in 1927.

How does Thailand rank for academic freedom index?

Thailand ranks 116th out of 174 countries with data for 2025.

Is academic freedom index rising or falling in Thailand?

Over the last ten years it is up 223.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Thailand 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 Thailand

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

Thailand: Academic Freedom Index was 0.382 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.382

Change on year

down 14.0%

World rank

116th

of 174 countries

All-time high

0.537

in 1993

All-time low

0.043

in 1927

Years of data

126

1900–2025

Academic Freedom Index in Thailand, 1900–2025

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for academic freedom index in Thailand is 0.382, measured in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 14.0% on the previous year and up 223.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, academic freedom index in Thailand peaked at 0.537 in 1993 and was at its lowest, 0.043, in 1927.

That places Thailand 116th out of 174 countries with data for 2025, putting it 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	0.045	0.045	0.045	10
1910s	0.045	0.045	0.045	10
1920s	0.0444	0.043	0.045	10
1930s	0.0586	0.043	0.067	10
1940s	0.0517	0.046	0.057	10
1950s	0.0792	0.065	0.104	10
1960s	0.1596	0.152	0.174	10
1970s	0.2178	0.139	0.274	10
1980s	0.4006	0.377	0.447	10
1990s	0.505	0.35	0.537	10
2000s	0.4476	0.255	0.524	10
2010s	0.2639	0.118	0.491	10
2020s	0.2733	0.127	0.444	6

Countries ranked near Thailand

113 Mozambique 0.408 compare
114 Bhutan 0.401 compare
115 United States 0.397 compare
117 Kyrgyzstan 0.378 compare
118 Ethiopia 0.337 compare
119 Kazakhstan 0.334 compare

See the full ranking of 174 places →

More social development data for Thailand

Political Rights Rating 6 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 84,017 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 327 (2025)
Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
Key features of democracy 0.424 (2025)
Freedom of Expression Index 0.587 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.662 (2025)
Electoral Democracy Index 0.424 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.186 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.314 (2025)

All data for Thailand →

Frequently asked questions

What is academic freedom index in Thailand?: Academic freedom index in Thailand was 0.382 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest academic freedom index recorded in Thailand?: The highest recorded value was 0.537 in 1993.
What is the lowest academic freedom index recorded in Thailand?: The lowest recorded value was 0.043 in 1927.
How does Thailand rank for academic freedom index?: Thailand ranks 116th out of 174 countries with data for 2025.
Is academic freedom index rising or falling in Thailand?: Over the last ten years it is up 223.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Thailand 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.