United Arab Emirates: Academic freedom

The latest value from 2024 is 0.192 index points, an increase from 0.186 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 United Arab Emirates from 1976 to 2024 is 0.186 index points. The minimum value, 0.074 index points, was reached in 2021 while the maximum of 0.218 index points was recorded in 2004. 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.