Papua New Guinea: Academic freedom

The latest value from 2024 is 0.87 index points, unchanged from 0.87 index points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 0.569 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Papua New Guinea from 1965 to 2024 is 0.887 index points. The minimum value, 0.847 index points, was reached in 2011 while the maximum of 0.946 index points was recorded in 1965. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

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.