What is strong civil society index in Libya?

Strong civil society index in Libya was 0.701 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest strong civil society index recorded in Libya?

The highest recorded value was 0.879 in 2013.

What is the lowest strong civil society index recorded in Libya?

The lowest recorded value was 0.036 in 2009.

How does Libya rank for strong civil society index?

Libya ranks 93rd out of 176 countries with data for 2025.

Is strong civil society index rising or falling in Libya?

Over the last ten years it is down 11.8%. 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 Strong Civil Society Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Strong Civil Society Index in Libya

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

Libya: Strong Civil Society Index was 0.701 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.701

Change on year

unchanged

World rank

93rd

of 176 countries

All-time high

0.879

in 2013

All-time low

0.036

in 2009

Years of data

151

1789–2025

Strong Civil Society Index in Libya, 1789–2025

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for strong civil society index in Libya is 0.701, measured in 2025.

That represents a change of down 11.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, strong civil society index in Libya peaked at 0.879 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 0.036, in 2009.

That places Libya 93rd out of 176 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Strong Civil Society Index in Libya, year by year

Annual values for Strong Civil Society Index in Libya, 1789 to 2025.
Year	Value	Change
1789	0.089	—
1790	0.089	+0.0%
1791	0.089	+0.0%
1792	0.089	+0.0%
1793	0.089	+0.0%
1794	0.089	+0.0%
1795	0.089	+0.0%
1796	0.089	+0.0%
1797	0.089	+0.0%
1798	0.089	+0.0%
1799	0.089	+0.0%
1800	0.089	+0.0%
1801	0.089	+0.0%
1802	0.089	+0.0%
1803	0.089	+0.0%
1804	0.089	+0.0%
1805	0.089	+0.0%
1806	0.089	+0.0%
1807	0.089	+0.0%
1808	0.089	+0.0%
1809	0.089	+0.0%
1810	0.089	+0.0%
1811	0.089	+0.0%
1812	0.089	+0.0%
1813	0.089	+0.0%
1814	0.089	+0.0%
1815	0.089	+0.0%
1816	0.089	+0.0%
1817	0.089	+0.0%
1818	0.089	+0.0%
1819	0.089	+0.0%
1820	0.089	+0.0%
1821	0.089	+0.0%
1822	0.089	+0.0%
1823	0.089	+0.0%
1824	0.089	+0.0%
1825	0.089	+0.0%
1826	0.089	+0.0%
1827	0.089	+0.0%
1828	0.089	+0.0%
1829	0.089	+0.0%
1830	0.089	+0.0%
1831	0.089	+0.0%
1832	0.089	+0.0%
1833	0.089	+0.0%
1911	0.116	+30.3%
1912	0.116	+0.0%
1913	0.116	+0.0%
1914	0.116	+0.0%
1915	0.116	+0.0%
1916	0.116	+0.0%
1917	0.116	+0.0%
1918	0.116	+0.0%
1919	0.116	+0.0%
1920	0.116	+0.0%
1921	0.116	+0.0%
1922	0.116	+0.0%
1923	0.116	+0.0%
1924	0.116	+0.0%
1925	0.116	+0.0%
1926	0.116	+0.0%
1927	0.116	+0.0%
1928	0.116	+0.0%
1929	0.116	+0.0%
1930	0.116	+0.0%
1931	0.116	+0.0%
1932	0.116	+0.0%
1933	0.116	+0.0%
1934	0.128	+10.3%
1935	0.128	+0.0%
1936	0.128	+0.0%
1937	0.128	+0.0%
1938	0.128	+0.0%
1939	0.128	+0.0%
1940	0.128	+0.0%
1941	0.128	+0.0%
1951	0.198	+54.7%
1952	0.198	+0.0%
1953	0.198	+0.0%
1954	0.198	+0.0%
1955	0.198	+0.0%
1956	0.198	+0.0%
1957	0.198	+0.0%
1958	0.198	+0.0%
1959	0.198	+0.0%
1960	0.265	+33.8%
1961	0.265	+0.0%
1962	0.265	+0.0%
1963	0.265	+0.0%
1964	0.265	+0.0%
1965	0.265	+0.0%
1966	0.265	+0.0%
1967	0.265	+0.0%
1968	0.265	+0.0%
1969	0.075	-71.7%
1970	0.046	-38.7%
1971	0.046	+0.0%
1972	0.046	+0.0%
1973	0.046	+0.0%
1974	0.046	+0.0%
1975	0.046	+0.0%
1976	0.046	+0.0%
1977	0.046	+0.0%
1978	0.046	+0.0%
1979	0.046	+0.0%
1980	0.046	+0.0%
1981	0.046	+0.0%
1982	0.046	+0.0%
1983	0.046	+0.0%
1984	0.046	+0.0%
1985	0.046	+0.0%
1986	0.046	+0.0%
1987	0.046	+0.0%
1988	0.046	+0.0%
1989	0.046	+0.0%
1990	0.046	+0.0%
1991	0.046	+0.0%
1992	0.046	+0.0%
1993	0.046	+0.0%
1994	0.046	+0.0%
1995	0.046	+0.0%
1996	0.046	+0.0%
1997	0.046	+0.0%
1998	0.046	+0.0%
1999	0.046	+0.0%
2000	0.046	+0.0%
2001	0.046	+0.0%
2002	0.046	+0.0%
2003	0.046	+0.0%
2004	0.046	+0.0%
2005	0.046	+0.0%
2006	0.046	+0.0%
2007	0.046	+0.0%
2008	0.046	+0.0%
2009	0.036	-21.7%
2010	0.036	+0.0%
2011	0.656	+1722.2%
2012	0.837	+27.6%
2013	0.879	+5.0%
2014	0.84	-4.4%
2015	0.795	-5.4%
2016	0.795	+0.0%
2017	0.778	-2.1%
2018	0.719	-7.6%
2019	0.682	-5.1%
2020	0.71	+4.1%
2021	0.708	-0.3%
2022	0.703	-0.7%
2023	0.703	+0.0%
2024	0.701	-0.3%
2025	0.701	+0.0%

Libya compared with similar countries

Libya's 0.701 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 0.6945, 1.0× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Libya's 0.701 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 0.296, 2.4× the median. (23 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1780s	0.089	0.089	0.089	1
1790s	0.089	0.089	0.089	10
1800s	0.089	0.089	0.089	10
1810s	0.089	0.089	0.089	10
1820s	0.089	0.089	0.089	10
1830s	0.089	0.089	0.089	4
1910s	0.116	0.116	0.116	9
1920s	0.116	0.116	0.116	10
1930s	0.1232	0.116	0.128	10
1940s	0.128	0.128	0.128	2
1950s	0.198	0.198	0.198	9
1960s	0.246	0.075	0.265	10
1970s	0.046	0.046	0.046	10
1980s	0.046	0.046	0.046	10
1990s	0.046	0.046	0.046	10
2000s	0.045	0.036	0.046	10
2010s	0.7017	0.036	0.879	10
2020s	0.7043	0.701	0.71	6

Countries ranked near Libya

90 Iraq 0.716 compare
91 Bangladesh 0.709 compare
92 Malawi 0.704 compare
94 Israel 0.696 compare
95 Indonesia 0.688 compare
95 Malaysia 0.688 compare
95 Slovakia 0.688 compare

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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)

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Frequently asked questions

What is strong civil society index in Libya?: Strong civil society index in Libya was 0.701 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest strong civil society index recorded in Libya?: The highest recorded value was 0.879 in 2013.
What is the lowest strong civil society index recorded in Libya?: The lowest recorded value was 0.036 in 2009.
How does Libya rank for strong civil society index?: Libya ranks 93rd out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is strong civil society index rising or falling in Libya?: Over the last ten years it is down 11.8%. 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 Strong Civil Society Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator: Strong Civil Society Index
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 176 places, 30,138 data points, 1789–2025
Last refreshed: 18 September 2026

Data by V-Dem. Expert estimates of the extent to which interest groups, labor unions, charities, and other civil society organizations are autonomous from the state and can freely pursue their goals. The index ranges from 0 to 1 (strongest).