What is academic freedom index in Turkmenistan?

Academic freedom index in Turkmenistan was 0.064 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest academic freedom index recorded in Turkmenistan?

The highest recorded value was 0.473 in 1907.

What is the lowest academic freedom index recorded in Turkmenistan?

The lowest recorded value was 0.004 in 1938.

How does Turkmenistan rank for academic freedom index?

Turkmenistan ranks 167th out of 174 countries with data for 2025.

Is academic freedom index rising or falling in Turkmenistan?

Over the last ten years it is up 255.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Turkmenistan 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 Turkmenistan

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

Turkmenistan: Academic Freedom Index was 0.064 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.064

Change on year

unchanged

World rank

167th

of 174 countries

All-time high

0.473

in 1907

All-time low

0.004

in 1938

Years of data

126

1900–2025

Academic Freedom Index in Turkmenistan, 1900–2025

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for academic freedom index in Turkmenistan is 0.064, measured in 2025.

That represents a change of up 255.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, academic freedom index in Turkmenistan peaked at 0.473 in 1907 and was at its lowest, 0.004, in 1938.

Turkmenistan ranks 167th of 174 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Academic Freedom Index in Turkmenistan, year by year

Annual values for Academic Freedom Index in Turkmenistan, 1900 to 2025.
Year	Value	Change
1900	0.407	—
1901	0.407	+0.0%
1902	0.407	+0.0%
1903	0.407	+0.0%
1904	0.422	+3.7%
1905	0.451	+6.9%
1906	0.464	+2.9%
1907	0.473	+1.9%
1908	0.466	-1.5%
1909	0.462	-0.9%
1910	0.441	-4.5%
1911	0.441	+0.0%
1912	0.446	+1.1%
1913	0.446	+0.0%
1914	0.423	-5.2%
1915	0.404	-4.5%
1916	0.408	+1.0%
1917	0.316	-22.5%
1918	0.076	-75.9%
1919	0.074	-2.6%
1920	0.044	-40.5%
1921	0.044	+0.0%
1922	0.042	-4.5%
1923	0.044	+4.8%
1924	0.035	-20.5%
1925	0.025	-28.6%
1926	0.025	+0.0%
1927	0.025	+0.0%
1928	0.017	-32.0%
1929	0.009	-47.1%
1930	0.005	-44.4%
1931	0.005	+0.0%
1932	0.005	+0.0%
1933	0.005	+0.0%
1934	0.005	+0.0%
1935	0.005	+0.0%
1936	0.005	+0.0%
1937	0.005	+0.0%
1938	0.004	-20.0%
1939	0.004	+0.0%
1940	0.004	+0.0%
1941	0.004	+0.0%
1942	0.004	+0.0%
1943	0.004	+0.0%
1944	0.004	+0.0%
1945	0.005	+25.0%
1946	0.005	+0.0%
1947	0.005	+0.0%
1948	0.005	+0.0%
1949	0.005	+0.0%
1950	0.007	+40.0%
1951	0.007	+0.0%
1952	0.007	+0.0%
1953	0.008	+14.3%
1954	0.025	+212.5%
1955	0.025	+0.0%
1956	0.029	+16.0%
1957	0.026	-10.3%
1958	0.026	+0.0%
1959	0.026	+0.0%
1960	0.032	+23.1%
1961	0.032	+0.0%
1962	0.032	+0.0%
1963	0.029	-9.4%
1964	0.029	+0.0%
1965	0.027	-6.9%
1966	0.027	+0.0%
1967	0.027	+0.0%
1968	0.027	+0.0%
1969	0.025	-7.4%
1970	0.041	+64.0%
1971	0.041	+0.0%
1972	0.041	+0.0%
1973	0.041	+0.0%
1974	0.035	-14.6%
1975	0.037	+5.7%
1976	0.035	-5.4%
1977	0.035	+0.0%
1978	0.035	+0.0%
1979	0.035	+0.0%
1980	0.044	+25.7%
1981	0.049	+11.4%
1982	0.049	+0.0%
1983	0.049	+0.0%
1984	0.056	+14.3%
1985	0.055	-1.8%
1986	0.084	+52.7%
1987	0.162	+92.9%
1988	0.286	+76.5%
1989	0.349	+22.0%
1990	0.061	-82.5%
1991	0.061	+0.0%
1992	0.051	-16.4%
1993	0.025	-51.0%
1994	0.016	-36.0%
1995	0.014	-12.5%
1996	0.014	+0.0%
1997	0.014	+0.0%
1998	0.014	+0.0%
1999	0.014	+0.0%
2000	0.012	-14.3%
2001	0.012	+0.0%
2002	0.012	+0.0%
2003	0.012	+0.0%
2004	0.012	+0.0%
2005	0.012	+0.0%
2006	0.012	+0.0%
2007	0.022	+83.3%
2008	0.026	+18.2%
2009	0.021	-19.2%
2010	0.021	+0.0%
2011	0.021	+0.0%
2012	0.018	-14.3%
2013	0.018	+0.0%
2014	0.018	+0.0%
2015	0.018	+0.0%
2016	0.022	+22.2%
2017	0.022	+0.0%
2018	0.022	+0.0%
2019	0.022	+0.0%
2020	0.022	+0.0%
2021	0.015	-31.8%
2022	0.013	-13.3%
2023	0.053	+307.7%
2024	0.064	+20.8%
2025	0.064	+0.0%

Turkmenistan compared with similar countries

Turkmenistan's 0.064 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 0.5905, 11% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Turkmenistan's 0.064 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.7865, 8% of the median. (48 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1900s	0.4366	0.407	0.473	10
1910s	0.3475	0.074	0.446	10
1920s	0.031	0.009	0.044	10
1930s	0.0048	0.004	0.005	10
1940s	0.0045	0.004	0.005	10
1950s	0.0186	0.007	0.029	10
1960s	0.0287	0.025	0.032	10
1970s	0.0376	0.035	0.041	10
1980s	0.1183	0.044	0.349	10
1990s	0.0284	0.014	0.061	10
2000s	0.0153	0.012	0.026	10
2010s	0.0202	0.018	0.022	10
2020s	0.0385	0.013	0.064	6

Countries ranked near Turkmenistan

164 Egypt 0.075 compare
165 China 0.071 compare
166 Saudi Arabia 0.066 compare
168 Belarus 0.06 compare
168 Iran 0.06 compare
170 South Sudan 0.054 compare

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More social development data for Turkmenistan

Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 9 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 1,864 (2025)
Political Rights Rating 7 (2025)
Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
Political rights rating fh, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Political rights rating fh, gaps filled 7 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0.0002 units per person (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 1,864 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0 units per person (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is academic freedom index in Turkmenistan?: Academic freedom index in Turkmenistan was 0.064 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest academic freedom index recorded in Turkmenistan?: The highest recorded value was 0.473 in 1907.
What is the lowest academic freedom index recorded in Turkmenistan?: The lowest recorded value was 0.004 in 1938.
How does Turkmenistan rank for academic freedom index?: Turkmenistan ranks 167th out of 174 countries with data for 2025.
Is academic freedom index rising or falling in Turkmenistan?: Over the last ten years it is up 255.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Turkmenistan 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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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: 18 September 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.