Central African Republic: Academic freedom

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 Central African Republic

Academic freedom index

 Latest value 0.577
 Year 2023
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1961 - 2023
 Average 0.566
 Min - Max 0.459 - 0.657
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2023 is 0.577 index points, a decline from 0.622 index points in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 0.588 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for the Central African Republic from 1961 to 2023 is 0.566 index points. The minimum value, 0.459 index points, was reached in 1966 while the maximum of 0.657 index points was recorded in 2021. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Recent data
Central African Republic - Academic freedom - Recent values chart

Historical series
Central African Republic - Academic freedom - historical chart - 1961-2023




Definition: Measures academics' rights to teach and discuss, carry out research, express freely their opinion with no censorship and the freedom to participate in professional or representative academic bodies.

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