Democratic Republic of the Congo: Academic freedom

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 Democratic Republic of the Congo

Academic freedom index

 Latest value 0.475
 Year 2024
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2024
 Average 0.291
 Min - Max 0.190 - 0.475
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2024 is 0.475 index points, an increase from 0.44 index points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 0.569 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Democratic Republic of the Congo from 1960 to 2024 is 0.291 index points. The minimum value, 0.19 index points, was reached in 1967 while the maximum of 0.475 index points was recorded in 2024. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Recent data
Democratic Republic of the Congo - Academic freedom - Recent values chart

Historical series
Democratic Republic of the Congo - Academic freedom - historical chart - 1960-2024




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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