What is academic freedom index in Ukraine?

Academic freedom index in Ukraine was 0.281 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest academic freedom index recorded in Ukraine?

The highest recorded value was 0.757 in 2008.

What is the lowest academic freedom index recorded in Ukraine?

The lowest recorded value was 0.005 in 1946.

How does Ukraine rank for academic freedom index?

Ukraine ranks 128th out of 174 countries with data for 2025.

Is academic freedom index rising or falling in Ukraine?

Over the last ten years it is down 48.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Ukraine 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 Ukraine

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

Ukraine: Academic Freedom Index was 0.281 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.281

Change on year

up 4.1%

World rank

128th

of 174 countries

All-time high

0.757

in 2008

All-time low

0.005

in 1946

Years of data

1946–2025

Academic Freedom Index in Ukraine, 1946–2025

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for academic freedom index in Ukraine is 0.281, measured in 2025.

That represents a change of up 4.1% on the previous year and down 48.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, academic freedom index in Ukraine peaked at 0.757 in 2008 and was at its lowest, 0.005, in 1946.

Ukraine ranks 128th 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
1940s	0.005	0.005	0.005	4
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	0.6113	0.299	0.698	10
2000s	0.6882	0.627	0.757	10
2010s	0.6079	0.532	0.68	10
2020s	0.464	0.27	0.627	6

Countries ranked near Ukraine

125 Hungary 0.299 compare
126 Malaysia 0.289 compare
127 Libya 0.282 compare
128 Mali 0.281 compare
130 Pakistan 0.268 compare
131 Congo 0.255 compare

See the full ranking of 174 places →

More social development data for Ukraine

Political Rights Rating 4 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 2,370 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 5.22 million (2025)
Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
Key features of democracy 0.386 (2025)
Freedom of Expression Index 0.418 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.542 (2025)
Electoral Democracy Index 0.386 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.252 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.24 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is academic freedom index in Ukraine?: Academic freedom index in Ukraine was 0.281 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest academic freedom index recorded in Ukraine?: The highest recorded value was 0.757 in 2008.
What is the lowest academic freedom index recorded in Ukraine?: The lowest recorded value was 0.005 in 1946.
How does Ukraine rank for academic freedom index?: Ukraine ranks 128th out of 174 countries with data for 2025.
Is academic freedom index rising or falling in Ukraine?: Over the last ten years it is down 48.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Ukraine 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.