What is private civil liberties index in Libya?

Private civil liberties index in Libya was 0.29 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest private civil liberties index recorded in Libya?

The highest recorded value was 0.416 in 2012.

What is the lowest private civil liberties index recorded in Libya?

The lowest recorded value was 0.023 in 1932.

How does Libya rank for private civil liberties index?

Libya ranks 157th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.

Is private civil liberties index rising or falling in Libya?

Over the last ten years it is down 13.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.

Where does this Libya data come from?

The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Private Civil Liberties Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Private Civil Liberties Index in Libya

Name: Private Civil Liberties Index in Libya
Creator: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Libya: Private Civil Liberties Index was 0.29 in 2025. ▼ Falling

Latest (2025)

0.29

Change on year

up 0.3%

World rank

157th

of 176 countries

All-time high

0.416

in 2012

All-time low

0.023

in 1932

Years of data

152

1789–2025

Private Civil Liberties Index in Libya, 1789–2025

Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for private civil liberties index in Libya is 0.29, measured in 2025.

The figure is up 0.3% on the previous year and down 13.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, private civil liberties index in Libya peaked at 0.416 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 0.023, in 1932.

That places Libya 157th out of 176 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 152 years of available data.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1780s	0.253	0.253	0.253	1
1790s	0.253	0.253	0.253	10
1800s	0.253	0.253	0.253	10
1810s	0.253	0.253	0.253	10
1820s	0.253	0.253	0.253	10
1830s	0.253	0.253	0.253	5
1910s	0.048	0.048	0.048	9
1920s	0.0447	0.037	0.048	10
1930s	0.0258	0.023	0.037	10
1940s	0.028	0.023	0.033	2
1950s	0.2497	0.245	0.251	9
1960s	0.2499	0.24	0.251	10
1970s	0.1662	0.166	0.168	10
1980s	0.168	0.168	0.168	10
1990s	0.1784	0.168	0.181	10
2000s	0.1838	0.181	0.199	10
2010s	0.3098	0.186	0.416	10
2020s	0.2707	0.259	0.29	6

Countries ranked near Libya

154 Egypt 0.317 compare
155 Tajikistan 0.302 compare
156 Ethiopia 0.301 compare
158 Somalia 0.272 compare
159 Equatorial Guinea 0.27 compare
160 United Arab Emirates 0.253 compare

See the full ranking of 176 places →

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)

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Frequently asked questions

What is private civil liberties index in Libya?: Private civil liberties index in Libya was 0.29 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest private civil liberties index recorded in Libya?: The highest recorded value was 0.416 in 2012.
What is the lowest private civil liberties index recorded in Libya?: The lowest recorded value was 0.023 in 1932.
How does Libya rank for private civil liberties index?: Libya ranks 157th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is private civil liberties index rising or falling in Libya?: Over the last ten years it is down 13.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Libya data come from?: The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Private Civil Liberties Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Private Civil Liberties Index
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 176 places, 30,494 data points, 1789–2025
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Central estimate the extent to which people are free from forced labor, have property rights, and enjoy freedom of movement and religion.