Democratic Features Index in Libya
Libya: Democratic Features Index was 2.12 in 2025. ▼ Falling
Democratic Features Index in Libya, 2005–2025
Source: Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for democratic features index in Libya is 2.12, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 3.3% on the previous year and down 11.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, democratic features index in Libya peaked at 4.13 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 2.05, in 2023.
Libya ranks 122nd of 128 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 11 years of available data.
Democratic Features Index in Libya, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 3 | — |
| 2007 | 2.98 | -0.6% |
| 2009 | 3.2 | +7.3% |
| 2011 | 3.1 | -3.1% |
| 2013 | 4.13 | +33.3% |
| 2015 | 2.38 | -42.3% |
| 2017 | 2.57 | +7.7% |
| 2019 | 2.45 | -4.5% |
| 2021 | 2.4 | -2.0% |
| 2023 | 2.05 | -14.6% |
| 2025 | 2.12 | +3.3% |
Libya compared with similar countries
- Libya's 2.12 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 5.9, 36% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Libya's 2.12 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 3.42, 62% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.06 | 2.98 | 3.2 | 3 |
| 2010s | 2.93 | 2.38 | 4.13 | 5 |
| 2020s | 2.19 | 2.05 | 2.4 | 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 democratic features index in Libya?
- Democratic features index in Libya was 2.12 in 2025, according to Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest democratic features index recorded in Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 4.13 in 2013.
- What is the lowest democratic features index recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.05 in 2023.
- How does Libya rank for democratic features index?
- Libya ranks 122nd out of 128 countries with data for 2025.
- Is democratic features index rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is down 11.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- 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 Democratic Features Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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).