Libya vs Somalia: Democratic Features Index
Libya
2.12
in 2025
Somalia
1.72
in 2025
Libya rank
122nd
Somalia rank
125th
Democratic Features Index over time
- Libya
- Somalia
How they compare
Libya currently reports 2.12 against 1.72 in Somalia, a difference of 0.4.
That makes Libya's figure about 1.2 times Somalia's.
Across all 11 years both countries report, Libya has been ahead every year.
Libya ranks 122nd and Somalia ranks 125th of 128 countries.
Libya has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Libya | Somalia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.06 | 1.49 | 1.57 | Libya |
| 2010s | 2.93 | 1.42 | 1.51 | Libya |
| 2020s | 2.19 | 1.68 | 0.5056 | Libya |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher democratic features index, Libya or Somalia?
- Libya, at 2.12 against 1.72 in Somalia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in democratic features index between Libya and Somalia?
- 0.4, with Libya ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Libya and Somalia?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2025.
- How do Libya and Somalia rank globally for democratic features index?
- Libya ranks 122nd and Somalia ranks 125th of 128 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as Democratic Features Index. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Captures the extent of democratic features — political participation, rule of law, stable democratic institutions, political and social integration, and a capable state. It ranges from 1 to 10 (most democratic).