Belarus vs Iran, Islamic Rep.: Civil Liberties Score
Belarus
6
in 2025
Iran, Islamic Rep.
6
in 2025
Belarus rank
185th
Iran, Islamic Rep. rank
185th
Civil Liberties Score over time
- Belarus
- Iran, Islamic Rep.
How they compare
Belarus currently reports 6 against 6 in Iran, Islamic Rep., a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 23 shared years of data; in 2003 it was Iran, Islamic Rep. ahead.
Belarus ranks 185th and Iran, Islamic Rep. ranks 185th of 197 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Belarus averaged higher in 1 and Iran, Islamic Rep. in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Belarus | Iran, Islamic Rep. | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 11.43 | 14 | 2.57 | Iran, Islamic Rep. |
| 2010s | 12.2 | 10.3 | 1.9 | Belarus |
| 2020s | 6.5 | 8 | 1.5 | Iran, Islamic Rep. |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher civil liberties score, Belarus or Iran, Islamic Rep.?
- Belarus, at 6 against 6 in Iran, Islamic Rep. as of 2025.
- What is the difference in civil liberties score between Belarus and Iran, Islamic Rep.?
- 0, with Belarus ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Belarus and Iran, Islamic Rep.?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2025.
- How do Belarus and Iran, Islamic Rep. rank globally for civil liberties score?
- Belarus ranks 185th and Iran, Islamic Rep. ranks 185th of 197 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Freedom House (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as Civil Liberties Score. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
The variable identifies the fine-grained extent of freedom of expression and association, the rule of law, and personal autonomy. Higher scores indicate more liberties.