What is academic freedom index in Tunisia?

Academic freedom index in Tunisia was 0.558 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest academic freedom index recorded in Tunisia?

The highest recorded value was 0.744 in 2012.

What is the lowest academic freedom index recorded in Tunisia?

The lowest recorded value was 0.056 in 1900.

How does Tunisia rank for academic freedom index?

Tunisia ranks 100th out of 174 countries with data for 2025.

Is academic freedom index rising or falling in Tunisia?

Over the last ten years it is down 23.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Tunisia 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 Tunisia

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

Tunisia: Academic Freedom Index was 0.558 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.558

Change on year

unchanged

World rank

100th

of 174 countries

All-time high

0.744

in 2012

All-time low

0.056

in 1900

Years of data

126

1900–2025

Academic Freedom Index in Tunisia, 1900–2025

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

Analysis

Tunisia recorded 0.558 for academic freedom index in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 23.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, academic freedom index in Tunisia peaked at 0.744 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 0.056, in 1900.

That places Tunisia 100th 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	0.056	0.056	0.056	10
1910s	0.056	0.056	0.056	10
1920s	0.056	0.056	0.056	10
1930s	0.056	0.056	0.056	10
1940s	0.056	0.056	0.056	10
1950s	0.0966	0.056	0.193	10
1960s	0.305	0.305	0.305	10
1970s	0.305	0.305	0.305	10
1980s	0.3008	0.284	0.305	10
1990s	0.284	0.284	0.284	10
2000s	0.284	0.284	0.284	10
2010s	0.6764	0.301	0.744	10
2020s	0.66	0.558	0.739	6

Countries ranked near Tunisia

98 Cote d'Ivoire 0.575 compare
99 Burkina Faso 0.562 compare
101 Maldives 0.555 compare
102 Guinea-Bissau 0.523 compare
103 Bangladesh 0.519 compare

See the full ranking of 174 places →

More social development data for Tunisia

Political Rights Rating 6 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 2,386 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 3,711 (2025)
Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
Key features of democracy 0.395 (2025)
Freedom of Expression Index 0.687 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.479 (2025)
Electoral Democracy Index 0.395 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.242 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.265 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is academic freedom index in Tunisia?: Academic freedom index in Tunisia was 0.558 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest academic freedom index recorded in Tunisia?: The highest recorded value was 0.744 in 2012.
What is the lowest academic freedom index recorded in Tunisia?: The lowest recorded value was 0.056 in 1900.
How does Tunisia rank for academic freedom index?: Tunisia ranks 100th out of 174 countries with data for 2025.
Is academic freedom index rising or falling in Tunisia?: Over the last ten years it is down 23.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Tunisia 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.