Equal Access to Power Index in Libya
Libya: Equal Access to Power Index was 0.373 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
0.373
Change on year
down 16.9%
World rank
140th
of 176 countries
All-time high
0.69
in 2015
All-time low
0.045
in 1789
Years of data
151
1789–2025
Equal Access to Power Index in Libya, 1789–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Libya recorded 0.373 for equal access to power index in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 16.9% on the previous year and down 45.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, equal access to power index in Libya peaked at 0.69 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 0.045, in 1789.
That places Libya 140th out of 176 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Equal Access to Power Index in Libya, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1789 | 0.045 | — |
| 1790 | 0.045 | +0.0% |
| 1791 | 0.045 | +0.0% |
| 1792 | 0.045 | +0.0% |
| 1793 | 0.045 | +0.0% |
| 1794 | 0.045 | +0.0% |
| 1795 | 0.045 | +0.0% |
| 1796 | 0.045 | +0.0% |
| 1797 | 0.045 | +0.0% |
| 1798 | 0.045 | +0.0% |
| 1799 | 0.045 | +0.0% |
| 1800 | 0.045 | +0.0% |
| 1801 | 0.045 | +0.0% |
| 1802 | 0.045 | +0.0% |
| 1803 | 0.045 | +0.0% |
| 1804 | 0.045 | +0.0% |
| 1805 | 0.045 | +0.0% |
| 1806 | 0.045 | +0.0% |
| 1807 | 0.045 | +0.0% |
| 1808 | 0.045 | +0.0% |
| 1809 | 0.045 | +0.0% |
| 1810 | 0.045 | +0.0% |
| 1811 | 0.045 | +0.0% |
| 1812 | 0.045 | +0.0% |
| 1813 | 0.045 | +0.0% |
| 1814 | 0.045 | +0.0% |
| 1815 | 0.045 | +0.0% |
| 1816 | 0.045 | +0.0% |
| 1817 | 0.045 | +0.0% |
| 1818 | 0.045 | +0.0% |
| 1819 | 0.045 | +0.0% |
| 1820 | 0.045 | +0.0% |
| 1821 | 0.045 | +0.0% |
| 1822 | 0.045 | +0.0% |
| 1823 | 0.045 | +0.0% |
| 1824 | 0.045 | +0.0% |
| 1825 | 0.045 | +0.0% |
| 1826 | 0.045 | +0.0% |
| 1827 | 0.045 | +0.0% |
| 1828 | 0.045 | +0.0% |
| 1829 | 0.045 | +0.0% |
| 1830 | 0.045 | +0.0% |
| 1831 | 0.045 | +0.0% |
| 1832 | 0.045 | +0.0% |
| 1833 | 0.045 | +0.0% |
| 1911 | 0.07 | +55.6% |
| 1912 | 0.07 | +0.0% |
| 1913 | 0.07 | +0.0% |
| 1914 | 0.07 | +0.0% |
| 1915 | 0.07 | +0.0% |
| 1916 | 0.07 | +0.0% |
| 1917 | 0.07 | +0.0% |
| 1918 | 0.07 | +0.0% |
| 1919 | 0.07 | +0.0% |
| 1920 | 0.07 | +0.0% |
| 1921 | 0.07 | +0.0% |
| 1922 | 0.07 | +0.0% |
| 1923 | 0.07 | +0.0% |
| 1924 | 0.07 | +0.0% |
| 1925 | 0.07 | +0.0% |
| 1926 | 0.07 | +0.0% |
| 1927 | 0.07 | +0.0% |
| 1928 | 0.07 | +0.0% |
| 1929 | 0.07 | +0.0% |
| 1930 | 0.07 | +0.0% |
| 1931 | 0.07 | +0.0% |
| 1932 | 0.07 | +0.0% |
| 1933 | 0.07 | +0.0% |
| 1934 | 0.07 | +0.0% |
| 1935 | 0.07 | +0.0% |
| 1936 | 0.07 | +0.0% |
| 1937 | 0.07 | +0.0% |
| 1938 | 0.07 | +0.0% |
| 1939 | 0.07 | +0.0% |
| 1940 | 0.07 | +0.0% |
| 1941 | 0.07 | +0.0% |
| 1951 | 0.21 | +200.0% |
| 1952 | 0.21 | +0.0% |
| 1953 | 0.21 | +0.0% |
| 1954 | 0.21 | +0.0% |
| 1955 | 0.21 | +0.0% |
| 1956 | 0.21 | +0.0% |
| 1957 | 0.21 | +0.0% |
| 1958 | 0.21 | +0.0% |
| 1959 | 0.21 | +0.0% |
| 1960 | 0.21 | +0.0% |
| 1961 | 0.21 | +0.0% |
| 1962 | 0.21 | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 0.203 | -3.3% |
| 1964 | 0.203 | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 0.203 | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 0.203 | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 0.203 | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 0.203 | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 0.449 | +121.2% |
| 1970 | 0.301 | -33.0% |
| 1971 | 0.301 | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 0.301 | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 0.301 | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 0.301 | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 0.301 | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 0.301 | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 0.301 | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 0.301 | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 0.301 | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 0.301 | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 0.301 | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 0.301 | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 0.301 | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 0.301 | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 0.301 | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 0.301 | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 0.301 | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 0.301 | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 0.301 | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 0.301 | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 0.301 | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 0.301 | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 0.301 | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 0.301 | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 0.301 | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 0.301 | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 0.301 | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 0.301 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 0.301 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 0.301 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 0.301 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 0.301 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 0.301 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 0.301 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 0.301 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 0.301 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 0.301 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 0.301 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 0.301 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 0.301 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 0.503 | +67.1% |
| 2012 | 0.652 | +29.6% |
| 2013 | 0.606 | -7.1% |
| 2014 | 0.604 | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 0.69 | +14.2% |
| 2016 | 0.69 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 0.624 | -9.6% |
| 2018 | 0.657 | +5.3% |
| 2019 | 0.672 | +2.3% |
| 2020 | 0.59 | -12.2% |
| 2021 | 0.462 | -21.7% |
| 2022 | 0.397 | -14.1% |
| 2023 | 0.449 | +13.1% |
| 2024 | 0.449 | +0.0% |
| 2025 | 0.373 | -16.9% |
Libya compared with similar countries
- Libya's 0.373 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 0.628, 59% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
- Libya's 0.373 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 0.358, 1.0× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1780s | 0.045 | 0.045 | 0.045 | 1 |
| 1790s | 0.045 | 0.045 | 0.045 | 10 |
| 1800s | 0.045 | 0.045 | 0.045 | 10 |
| 1810s | 0.045 | 0.045 | 0.045 | 10 |
| 1820s | 0.045 | 0.045 | 0.045 | 10 |
| 1830s | 0.045 | 0.045 | 0.045 | 4 |
| 1910s | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.07 | 9 |
| 1920s | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.07 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.07 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.07 | 2 |
| 1950s | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0.21 | 9 |
| 1960s | 0.2297 | 0.203 | 0.449 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.301 | 0.301 | 0.301 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.301 | 0.301 | 0.301 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.301 | 0.301 | 0.301 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.301 | 0.301 | 0.301 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.5999 | 0.301 | 0.69 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.4533 | 0.373 | 0.59 | 6 |
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 equal access to power index in Libya?
- Equal access to power index in Libya was 0.373 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest equal access to power index recorded in Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 0.69 in 2015.
- What is the lowest equal access to power index recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.045 in 1789.
- How does Libya rank for equal access to power index?
- Libya ranks 140th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is equal access to power index rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is down 45.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Libya data come from?
- The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Equal Access to Power Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Central estimate of the extent to which access to power is equal across socioeconomic position, social group, and gender.