Republic of the Congo: Academic freedom

The latest value from 2024 is 0.338 index points, a decline from 0.41 index points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 0.569 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for the Republic of the Congo from 1960 to 2024 is 0.418 index points. The minimum value, 0.287 index points, was reached in 1980 while the maximum of 0.574 index points was recorded in 1993. See the global rankings 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.