Key media freedoms in Libya
Libya: Key media freedoms was 0.061 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Key media freedoms in Libya, 1934–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, key media freedoms in Libya stood at 0.061.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 85.1% on the previous year and down 95.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, key media freedoms in Libya peaked at 1.75 in 2012 and was at its lowest, -2.57, in 1934.
Libya ranks 105th of 175 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930s | -2.57 | -2.57 | -2.57 | 6 |
| 1940s | -2.57 | -2.57 | -2.57 | 2 |
| 1950s | -0.454 | -0.454 | -0.454 | 9 |
| 1960s | -0.468 | -0.594 | -0.454 | 10 |
| 1970s | -2.52 | -2.52 | -2.52 | 10 |
| 1980s | -2.52 | -2.52 | -2.52 | 10 |
| 1990s | -2.52 | -2.52 | -2.52 | 10 |
| 2000s | -2.52 | -2.52 | -2.52 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.7574 | -2.52 | 1.75 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.6623 | 0.061 | 1.05 | 6 |
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 key media freedoms in Libya?
- Key media freedoms in Libya was 0.061 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest key media freedoms recorded in Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 1.75 in 2012.
- What is the lowest key media freedoms recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was -2.57 in 1934.
- How does Libya rank for key media freedoms?
- Libya ranks 105th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
- Is key media freedoms rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is down 95.4%. 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 Key media freedoms. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Central estimate of the extent to which the government directly or indirectly attempts to censor political content in print and broadcast media, through formal restrictions or indirect pressures such as financial control, licensing, or access to distribution channels.