Libya: Freedom of expression

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 Libya

Freedom of expression

 Latest value 0.427
 Year 2024
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2024
 Average 0.181
 Min - Max 0.041 - 0.750
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
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The latest value from 2024 is 0.427 index points, a decline from 0.435 index points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 0.615 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Libya from 1960 to 2024 is 0.181 index points. The minimum value, 0.041 index points, was reached in 1980 while the maximum of 0.75 index points was recorded in 2012. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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 Recent values Libya: Freedom of expression
 2024 0.427
 2023 0.435
 2022 0.508
 2021 0.470
 2020 0.452
 2019 0.447
 2018 0.465
 2017 0.507




Definition: Measures the government respect for press and media freedom, political discussion, and academic and cultural expression.

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