Basic State Functions Score in Libya
Libya: Basic State Functions Score was 1.5 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Basic State Functions Score in Libya, 2005–2025
Source: Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for basic state functions score in Libya is 1.5, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 50.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, basic state functions score in Libya peaked at 8 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 1, in 2015.
Libya ranks 126th of 128 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Basic State Functions Score in Libya, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 8 | — |
| 2007 | 8 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 8 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 8 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 3.5 | -56.2% |
| 2015 | 1 | -71.4% |
| 2017 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 1.5 | +50.0% |
| 2023 | 1.5 | +0.0% |
| 2025 | 1.5 | +0.0% |
Libya compared with similar countries
- Libya's 1.5 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 7.5, 20% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Libya's 1.5 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 7, 21% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 8 | 8 | 8 | 3 |
| 2010s | 2.9 | 1 | 8 | 5 |
| 2020s | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Libya
More reference data data for Libya
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0637 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.56 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.03 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.021 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 2.03 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.2136 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.0873 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 5.82 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 7.82 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1144 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is basic state functions score in Libya?
- Basic state functions score in Libya was 1.5 in 2025, according to Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest basic state functions score recorded in Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 8 in 2005.
- What is the lowest basic state functions score recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was 1 in 2015.
- How does Libya rank for basic state functions score?
- Libya ranks 126th out of 128 countries with data for 2025.
- Is basic state functions score rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 50.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Libya data come from?
- The figures come from Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Basic State Functions Score. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Indicates the extent to which the state has the monopoly on the use of force and provides basic public services across the country. It ranges from 1 to 10 (most functioning).