Libya vs Russia: Civil liberties rating
Libya
6
in 2025
Russia
6
in 2025
Libya rank
16th
Russia rank
16th
Civil liberties rating over time
- Libya
- Russia
How they compare
Libya currently reports 6 against 6 in Russia, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 53 shared years of data; in 1972 it was Russia ahead.
Libya ranks 16th and Russia ranks 16th of 199 countries.
Across the 6 decades both report, Libya averaged higher in 4 and Russia in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Libya | Russia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 6.25 | 6 | 0.25 | Libya |
| 1980s | 6.22 | 6.44 | 0.2222 | Russia |
| 1990s | 7 | 4 | 3 | Libya |
| 2000s | 7 | 5 | 2 | Libya |
| 2010s | 5.9 | 5.6 | 0.3 | Libya |
| 2020s | 6 | 6 | 0 | — |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher civil liberties rating, Libya or Russia?
- Libya, at 6 against 6 in Russia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in civil liberties rating between Libya and Russia?
- 0, with Libya ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Libya and Russia?
- 53 years are reported by both, from 1972 to 2025.
- How do Libya and Russia rank globally for civil liberties rating?
- Libya ranks 16th and Russia ranks 16th of 199 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Freedom House (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as Civil liberties rating. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Identifies the extent of freedom of expression and association, the rule of law, and personal autonomy. Lower ratings indicate more liberties.