Libya: Electoral democracy index

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 Libya

Electoral democracy index

 Latest value 0.194
 Year 2023
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2023
 Average 0.122
 Min - Max 0.072 - 0.540
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2023 is 0.194 index points, a decline from 0.208 index points in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 0.498 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Libya from 1960 to 2023 is 0.122 index points. The minimum value, 0.072 index points, was reached in 1980 while the maximum of 0.54 index points was recorded in 2013. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Libya - Electoral democracy index - historical chart - 1960-2023




Definition: Measures the extent to which political power is gained and exercised through free and fair elections.

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