Key features of women's political empowerment in Libya
Libya: Key features of women's political empowerment was 0.412 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
0.412
Change on year
down 5.1%
World rank
159th
of 176 countries
All-time high
0.437
in 2012
All-time low
0.056
in 1911
Years of data
106
1911–2025
Key features of women's political empowerment in Libya, 1911–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for key features of women's political empowerment in Libya is 0.412, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.1% on the previous year and up 5.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, key features of women's political empowerment in Libya peaked at 0.437 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 0.056, in 1911.
Libya ranks 159th of 176 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Key features of women's political empowerment in Libya, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1911 | 0.056 | — |
| 1912 | 0.056 | +0.0% |
| 1913 | 0.056 | +0.0% |
| 1914 | 0.056 | +0.0% |
| 1915 | 0.056 | +0.0% |
| 1916 | 0.056 | +0.0% |
| 1917 | 0.056 | +0.0% |
| 1918 | 0.056 | +0.0% |
| 1919 | 0.056 | +0.0% |
| 1920 | 0.056 | +0.0% |
| 1921 | 0.056 | +0.0% |
| 1922 | 0.056 | +0.0% |
| 1923 | 0.056 | +0.0% |
| 1924 | 0.056 | +0.0% |
| 1925 | 0.056 | +0.0% |
| 1926 | 0.056 | +0.0% |
| 1927 | 0.056 | +0.0% |
| 1928 | 0.056 | +0.0% |
| 1929 | 0.056 | +0.0% |
| 1930 | 0.056 | +0.0% |
| 1931 | 0.056 | +0.0% |
| 1932 | 0.056 | +0.0% |
| 1933 | 0.056 | +0.0% |
| 1934 | 0.056 | +0.0% |
| 1935 | 0.056 | +0.0% |
| 1936 | 0.056 | +0.0% |
| 1937 | 0.056 | +0.0% |
| 1938 | 0.056 | +0.0% |
| 1939 | 0.056 | +0.0% |
| 1940 | 0.056 | +0.0% |
| 1941 | 0.057 | +1.8% |
| 1951 | 0.135 | +136.8% |
| 1952 | 0.135 | +0.0% |
| 1953 | 0.135 | +0.0% |
| 1954 | 0.135 | +0.0% |
| 1955 | 0.135 | +0.0% |
| 1956 | 0.135 | +0.0% |
| 1957 | 0.135 | +0.0% |
| 1958 | 0.135 | +0.0% |
| 1959 | 0.135 | +0.0% |
| 1960 | 0.135 | +0.0% |
| 1961 | 0.135 | +0.0% |
| 1962 | 0.135 | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 0.135 | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 0.135 | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 0.135 | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 0.135 | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 0.135 | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 0.135 | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 0.162 | +20.0% |
| 1970 | 0.165 | +1.9% |
| 1971 | 0.165 | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 0.165 | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 0.165 | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 0.165 | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 0.165 | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 0.165 | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 0.165 | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 0.165 | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 0.163 | -1.2% |
| 1980 | 0.163 | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 0.163 | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 0.163 | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 0.163 | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 0.163 | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 0.163 | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 0.163 | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 0.163 | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 0.163 | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 0.163 | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 0.163 | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 0.163 | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 0.163 | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 0.163 | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 0.163 | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 0.163 | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 0.163 | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 0.163 | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 0.163 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 0.163 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 0.163 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 0.163 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 0.163 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 0.163 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 0.163 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 0.184 | +12.9% |
| 2006 | 0.198 | +7.6% |
| 2007 | 0.198 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 0.198 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 0.196 | -1.0% |
| 2010 | 0.198 | +1.0% |
| 2011 | 0.241 | +21.7% |
| 2012 | 0.437 | +81.3% |
| 2013 | 0.425 | -2.7% |
| 2014 | 0.378 | -11.1% |
| 2015 | 0.391 | +3.4% |
| 2016 | 0.391 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 0.347 | -11.3% |
| 2018 | 0.348 | +0.3% |
| 2019 | 0.358 | +2.9% |
| 2020 | 0.359 | +0.3% |
| 2021 | 0.384 | +7.0% |
| 2022 | 0.389 | +1.3% |
| 2023 | 0.426 | +9.5% |
| 2024 | 0.434 | +1.9% |
| 2025 | 0.412 | -5.1% |
Libya compared with similar countries
- Libya's 0.412 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 0.776, 53% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
- Libya's 0.412 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 0.547, 75% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 0.056 | 0.056 | 0.056 | 9 |
| 1920s | 0.056 | 0.056 | 0.056 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0.056 | 0.056 | 0.056 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.0565 | 0.056 | 0.057 | 2 |
| 1950s | 0.135 | 0.135 | 0.135 | 9 |
| 1960s | 0.1377 | 0.135 | 0.162 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.1648 | 0.163 | 0.165 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.163 | 0.163 | 0.163 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.163 | 0.163 | 0.163 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.1789 | 0.163 | 0.198 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.3514 | 0.198 | 0.437 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.4007 | 0.359 | 0.434 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Libya
- 156 Equatorial Guinea 0.449 compare
- 157 Turkmenistan 0.437 compare
- 158 Tajikistan 0.431 compare
- 160 Haiti 0.403 compare
- 161 Eswatini 0.391 compare
- 162 Qatar 0.388 compare
More gender data for Libya
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 1,888 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -1.23 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 5,998 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 5,998 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate 1.82 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 58,243 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 61,596 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 59,014 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 62,364 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 60,166 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is key features of women's political empowerment in Libya?
- Key features of women's political empowerment in Libya was 0.412 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest key features of women's political empowerment recorded in Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 0.437 in 2012.
- What is the lowest key features of women's political empowerment recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.056 in 1911.
- How does Libya rank for key features of women's political empowerment?
- Libya ranks 159th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is key features of women's political empowerment rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.4%. 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 Key features of women's political empowerment. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Central estimate of the extent to which women enjoy civil liberties, can participate in civil society, and are represented in politics.