Political Polarization Score in Libya
Libya: Political Polarization Score was 2.48 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Political Polarization Score in Libya, 1934–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, political polarization score in Libya stood at 2.48.
That represents a change of down 17.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, political polarization score in Libya peaked at 3.18 in 2019 and was at its lowest, -0.098, in 1951.
That places Libya 10th out of 174 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 0.171 | 0.171 | 0.171 | 6 |
| 1940s | 0.171 | 0.171 | 0.171 | 2 |
| 1950s | -0.098 | -0.098 | -0.098 | 9 |
| 1960s | -0.0522 | -0.098 | 0.36 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.4755 | 0.466 | 0.485 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.466 | 0.466 | 0.466 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.466 | 0.466 | 0.466 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.466 | 0.466 | 0.466 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.14 | 0.466 | 3.18 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.63 | 2.48 | 3 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Libya
More reference data data for Libya
- Spring temperature anomalies -0.1917 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.4458 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 2.51 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 0 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies -0.0933 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 1.15 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 289.41 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is political polarization score in Libya?
- Political polarization score in Libya was 2.48 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest political polarization score recorded in Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 3.18 in 2019.
- What is the lowest political polarization score recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was -0.098 in 1951.
- How does Libya rank for political polarization score?
- Libya ranks 10th out of 174 countries with data for 2025.
- Is political polarization score rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is down 17.5%. 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 Political Polarization Score. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Central estimate of the extent to which society is divided into hostile political camps, where political differences undermine social relationships and discourage interaction across ideological lines.