Distribution of Democracy Index in Libya
Libya: Distribution of Democracy Index was 10 in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Distribution of Democracy Index in Libya, 1951–2018
Source: Polity 5 (2020) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for distribution of democracy index in Libya is 10, measured in 2018. That is the highest value across all 68 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 233.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, distribution of democracy index in Libya peaked at 10 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 3, in 1951.
Libya ranks 119th of 167 countries on this measure, 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 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 9 |
| 1960s | 3 | 3 | 3 | 10 |
| 1970s | 3 | 3 | 3 | 10 |
| 1980s | 3 | 3 | 3 | 10 |
| 1990s | 3 | 3 | 3 | 10 |
| 2000s | 3 | 3 | 3 | 10 |
| 2010s | 9.22 | 3 | 10 | 9 |
Countries ranked near Libya
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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is distribution of democracy index in Libya?
- Distribution of democracy index in Libya was 10 in 2018, according to Polity 5 (2020) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest distribution of democracy index recorded in Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 10 in 2011.
- What is the lowest distribution of democracy index recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was 3 in 1951.
- How does Libya rank for distribution of democracy index?
- Libya ranks 119th out of 167 countries with data for 2018.
- Is distribution of democracy index rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 233.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Libya data come from?
- The figures come from Polity 5 (2020) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Distribution of Democracy Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
It combines information on the extent to which open, multi-party, and competitive elections choose a chief executive who faces comprehensive institutional constraints, and political participation is competitive. It ranges from 0 to 20 (fully democratic).