What is academic freedom index in Venezuela?

Academic freedom index in Venezuela was 0.129 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest academic freedom index recorded in Venezuela?

The highest recorded value was 0.937 in 1986.

What is the lowest academic freedom index recorded in Venezuela?

The lowest recorded value was 0.043 in 1920.

How does Venezuela rank for academic freedom index?

Venezuela ranks 154th out of 174 countries with data for 2025.

Is academic freedom index rising or falling in Venezuela?

Over the last ten years it is down 57.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Venezuela 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 Venezuela

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

Venezuela: Academic Freedom Index was 0.129 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.129

Change on year

down 26.7%

World rank

154th

of 174 countries

All-time high

0.937

in 1986

All-time low

0.043

in 1920

Years of data

126

1900–2025

Academic Freedom Index in Venezuela, 1900–2025

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for academic freedom index in Venezuela is 0.129, measured in 2025.

The figure is down 26.7% on the previous year and down 57.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, academic freedom index in Venezuela peaked at 0.937 in 1986 and was at its lowest, 0.043, in 1920.

That places Venezuela 154th 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
1900s	0.0772	0.068	0.099	10
1910s	0.0666	0.055	0.084	10
1920s	0.0453	0.043	0.053	10
1930s	0.1263	0.053	0.259	10
1940s	0.3332	0.148	0.411	10
1950s	0.2332	0.113	0.792	10
1960s	0.8299	0.768	0.839	10
1970s	0.8876	0.798	0.914	10
1980s	0.9324	0.928	0.937	10
1990s	0.9262	0.896	0.934	10
2000s	0.5187	0.473	0.587	10
2010s	0.3176	0.251	0.421	10
2020s	0.1995	0.129	0.236	6

Countries ranked near Venezuela

151 Burundi 0.144 compare
152 India 0.136 compare
153 Chad 0.132 compare
155 Laos 0.122 compare
156 Equatorial Guinea 0.108 compare
157 Qatar 0.1 compare

See the full ranking of 174 places →

More social development data for Venezuela

Political Rights Rating 7 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 14,333 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 417,010 (2025)
Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
Key features of democracy 0.181 (2025)
Freedom of Expression Index 0.148 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.224 (2025)
Electoral Democracy Index 0.181 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.148 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.042 (2025)

All data for Venezuela →

Frequently asked questions

What is academic freedom index in Venezuela?: Academic freedom index in Venezuela was 0.129 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest academic freedom index recorded in Venezuela?: The highest recorded value was 0.937 in 1986.
What is the lowest academic freedom index recorded in Venezuela?: The lowest recorded value was 0.043 in 1920.
How does Venezuela rank for academic freedom index?: Venezuela ranks 154th out of 174 countries with data for 2025.
Is academic freedom index rising or falling in Venezuela?: Over the last ten years it is down 57.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Venezuela 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.