Iran vs Saudi Arabia: Democratic Features Index
Iran
2.78
in 2025
Saudi Arabia
2.78
in 2025
Iran rank
114th
Saudi Arabia rank
114th
Democratic Features Index over time
- Iran
- Saudi Arabia
How they compare
Iran currently reports 2.78 against 2.78 in Saudi Arabia, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 11 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Iran ahead.
Iran ranks 114th and Saudi Arabia ranks 114th of 128 countries.
Iran has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iran | Saudi Arabia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.64 | 2.72 | 0.9278 | Iran |
| 2010s | 3.03 | 2.61 | 0.4233 | Iran |
| 2020s | 2.82 | 2.67 | 0.1444 | Iran |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher democratic features index, Iran or Saudi Arabia?
- Iran, at 2.78 against 2.78 in Saudi Arabia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in democratic features index between Iran and Saudi Arabia?
- 0, with Iran ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iran and Saudi Arabia?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2025.
- How do Iran and Saudi Arabia rank globally for democratic features index?
- Iran ranks 114th and Saudi Arabia ranks 114th of 128 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as Democratic Features Index. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Captures the extent of democratic features — political participation, rule of law, stable democratic institutions, political and social integration, and a capable state. It ranges from 1 to 10 (most democratic).