What is academic freedom index in Libya?

Academic freedom index in Libya was 0.282 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest academic freedom index recorded in Libya?

The highest recorded value was 0.48 in 2012.

What is the lowest academic freedom index recorded in Libya?

The lowest recorded value was 0.081 in 1980.

How does Libya rank for academic freedom index?

Libya ranks 127th out of 174 countries with data for 2025.

Is academic freedom index rising or falling in Libya?

Over the last ten years it is down 35.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Libya data come from?

The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Academic Freedom Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Academic Freedom Index in Libya

Name: Academic Freedom Index in Libya
Creator: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Libya: Academic Freedom Index was 0.282 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.282

Change on year

down 6.9%

World rank

127th

of 174 countries

All-time high

0.48

in 2012

All-time low

0.081

in 1980

Years of data

1955–2025

Academic Freedom Index in Libya, 1955–2025

Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2025, academic freedom index in Libya stood at 0.282.

That represents a change of down 6.9% on the previous year and down 35.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, academic freedom index in Libya peaked at 0.48 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 0.081, in 1980.

That places Libya 127th out of 174 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1950s	0.352	0.352	0.352	5
1960s	0.3512	0.191	0.369	10
1970s	0.089	0.089	0.089	10
1980s	0.081	0.081	0.081	10
1990s	0.081	0.081	0.081	10
2000s	0.0983	0.091	0.106	10
2010s	0.3774	0.109	0.48	10
2020s	0.3425	0.282	0.379	6

Countries ranked near Libya

124 Guinea 0.301 compare
125 Hungary 0.299 compare
126 Malaysia 0.289 compare
128 Mali 0.281 compare
128 Ukraine 0.281 compare
130 Pakistan 0.268 compare

See the full ranking of 174 places →

More social development data for Libya

Political Rights Rating 7 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 552,523 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 17,161 (2025)
Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
Key features of democracy 0.193 (2025)
Freedom of Expression Index 0.536 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.508 (2025)
Electoral Democracy Index 0.193 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.087 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.098 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is academic freedom index in Libya?: Academic freedom index in Libya was 0.282 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest academic freedom index recorded in Libya?: The highest recorded value was 0.48 in 2012.
What is the lowest academic freedom index recorded in Libya?: The lowest recorded value was 0.081 in 1980.
How does Libya rank for academic freedom index?: Libya ranks 127th out of 174 countries with data for 2025.
Is academic freedom index rising or falling in Libya?: Over the last ten years it is down 35.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Libya data come from?: The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Academic Freedom Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Academic Freedom Index
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 174 places, 16,942 data points, 1900–2025
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Central estimate of the extent to which academics can research, teach, publish, express opinions, and participate in academic bodies without interference, censorship, or institutional restrictions, and universities exercise institutional autonomy.