What is press freedom index in Libya?

Press freedom index in Libya was 55.73 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Libya?

The highest recorded value was 57.89 in 2016.

What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Libya?

The lowest recorded value was 37.86 in 2013.

How does Libya rank for press freedom index?

Libya ranks 16th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.

Is press freedom index rising or falling in Libya?

Over the last ten years it is up 47.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.

Where does this Libya data come from?

The figures come from Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Press Freedom Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Press Freedom Index in Libya

Name: Press Freedom Index in Libya
Creator: Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Libya: Press Freedom Index was 55.73 in 2021. ▲ Rising

Latest (2021)

55.73

Change on year

down 0.1%

World rank

16th

of 177 countries

All-time high

57.89

in 2016

All-time low

37.86

in 2013

Years of data

2013–2021

Press Freedom Index in Libya, 2013–2021

Source: Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2021, press freedom index in Libya stood at 55.73.

The figure is down 0.1% on the previous year and up 47.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, press freedom index in Libya peaked at 57.89 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 37.86, in 2013.

Libya ranks 16th of 177 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
2010s	50.14	37.86	57.89	7
2020s	55.75	55.73	55.77	2

Countries ranked near Libya

13 Bahrain 61.1 compare
14 Azerbaijan 58.77 compare
15 Egypt 56.17 compare
17 Equatorial Guinea 55.67 compare
18 Iraq 55.57 compare
19 Tajikistan 55.52 compare

See the full ranking of 177 places →

More social development data for Libya

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)
Political Rights Rating 7 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.508 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.098 (2025)
Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
Human Rights Index 0.323 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.087 (2025)
Key features of human rights 0.323 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is press freedom index in Libya?: Press freedom index in Libya was 55.73 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Libya?: The highest recorded value was 57.89 in 2016.
What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Libya?: The lowest recorded value was 37.86 in 2013.
How does Libya rank for press freedom index?: Libya ranks 16th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.
Is press freedom index rising or falling in Libya?: Over the last ten years it is up 47.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Libya data come from?: The figures come from Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Press Freedom Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Press Freedom Index
Source: Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 177 places, 1,591 data points, 2013–2021
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

The index combines expert estimates with data on violence against journalists. It ranges from 0-100 (no freedom).