Libya vs Saudi Arabia: Civil Liberties Score
Libya
8
in 2025
Saudi Arabia
8
in 2025
Libya rank
180th
Saudi Arabia rank
180th
Civil Liberties Score over time
- Libya
- Saudi Arabia
How they compare
Libya currently reports 8 against 8 in Saudi Arabia, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 23 shared years of data; in 2003 it was Saudi Arabia ahead.
Libya ranks 180th and Saudi Arabia ranks 180th of 197 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Libya averaged higher in 2 and Saudi Arabia in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Libya | Saudi Arabia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6.43 | 7.86 | 1.43 | Saudi Arabia |
| 2010s | 12.5 | 7 | 5.5 | Libya |
| 2020s | 8.17 | 7 | 1.17 | Libya |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher civil liberties score, Libya or Saudi Arabia?
- Libya, at 8 against 8 in Saudi Arabia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in civil liberties score between Libya and Saudi Arabia?
- 0, with Libya ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Libya and Saudi Arabia?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2025.
- How do Libya and Saudi Arabia rank globally for civil liberties score?
- Libya ranks 180th and Saudi Arabia ranks 180th of 197 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Freedom House (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as Civil Liberties Score. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
The variable identifies the fine-grained extent of freedom of expression and association, the rule of law, and personal autonomy. Higher scores indicate more liberties.