What is academic freedom index in Uzbekistan?

Academic freedom index in Uzbekistan was 0.248 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest academic freedom index recorded in Uzbekistan?

The highest recorded value was 0.349 in 1989.

What is the lowest academic freedom index recorded in Uzbekistan?

The lowest recorded value was 0.004 in 1938.

How does Uzbekistan rank for academic freedom index?

Uzbekistan ranks 133rd out of 174 countries with data for 2025.

Is academic freedom index rising or falling in Uzbekistan?

Over the last ten years it is up 427.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Uzbekistan 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 Uzbekistan

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

Uzbekistan: Academic Freedom Index was 0.248 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.248

Change on year

down 11.7%

World rank

133rd

of 174 countries

All-time high

0.349

in 1989

All-time low

0.004

in 1938

Years of data

105

1921–2025

Academic Freedom Index in Uzbekistan, 1921–2025

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

Analysis

In 2025, academic freedom index in Uzbekistan stood at 0.248.

The figure is down 11.7% on the previous year and up 427.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, academic freedom index in Uzbekistan peaked at 0.349 in 1989 and was at its lowest, 0.004, in 1938.

That places Uzbekistan 133rd out of 174 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.

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

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1920s	0.0296	0.009	0.044	9
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	0.0595	0.046	0.077	10
2000s	0.0461	0.042	0.055	10
2010s	0.0852	0.04	0.196	10
2020s	0.2585	0.196	0.3	6

Countries ranked near Uzbekistan

130 Pakistan 0.268 compare
131 Congo 0.255 compare
132 Mauritania 0.253 compare
134 Yemen 0.24 compare
136 Vietnam 0.222 compare

See the full ranking of 174 places →

More social development data for Uzbekistan

Political Rights Rating 7 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 5 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 5,164 (2025)
Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
Key features of democracy 0.218 (2025)
Freedom of Expression Index 0.234 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.149 (2025)
Electoral Democracy Index 0.218 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.082 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.079 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is academic freedom index in Uzbekistan?: Academic freedom index in Uzbekistan was 0.248 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest academic freedom index recorded in Uzbekistan?: The highest recorded value was 0.349 in 1989.
What is the lowest academic freedom index recorded in Uzbekistan?: The lowest recorded value was 0.004 in 1938.
How does Uzbekistan rank for academic freedom index?: Uzbekistan ranks 133rd out of 174 countries with data for 2025.
Is academic freedom index rising or falling in Uzbekistan?: Over the last ten years it is up 427.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Uzbekistan 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.