Libya: Labor freedom

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 Libya

Labor freedom index (0-100)

 Latest value 49
 Year 2023
 Measure points
 Data availability 2005 - 2023
 Average 40
 Min - Max 20 - 78
 Source The Heritage Foundation
The latest value from 2023 is 49 points, a decline from 55 points in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 56 points, based on data from 179 countries. Historically, the average for Libya from 2005 to 2023 is 40 points. The minimum value, 20 points, was reached in 2005 while the maximum of 78 points was recorded in 2014. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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The Labor Freedom index for Libya from the Heritage Foundation reflects the various aspects of the legal and regulatory framework of the labor market in Libya, including the minimum wage; laws inhibiting layoffs; severance requirements; and the regulatory burdens on hiring.
Definition: The Labor freedom index is composed of six quantitative factors: ratio of minimum wage to the average value added per worker, hindrance to hiring additional workers, rigidity of hours, difficulty of firing redundant employees, legally mandated notice period, and mandatory severance pay. The index is based on data collected in connection with the World Bank’s Doing Business study.

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