Sao Tome and Principe: Academic freedom

The latest value from 2024 is 0.685 index points, an increase from 0.652 index points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 0.569 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Sao Tome and Principe from 1992 to 2024 is 0.641 index points. The minimum value, 0.453 index points, was reached in 1992 while the maximum of 0.688 index points was recorded in 2013. 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.