Basic State Functions Score in Libya

Libya: Basic State Functions Score was 1.5 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
1.5
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
126th
of 128 countries
All-time high
8
in 2005
All-time low
1
in 2015
Years of data
11
2005–2025

Basic State Functions Score in Libya, 2005–2025

024682005201520252005: 82007: 82009: 82011: 82013: 3.52015: 12017: 12019: 12021: 1.52023: 1.52025: 1.5

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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 8 8 8 3
2010s 2.9 1 8 5
2020s 1.5 1.5 1.5 3

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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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Indicator
Basic State Functions Score
Source
Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
128 places, 1,394 data points, 2005–2025
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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).