Ethiopia vs Iran: Free and Fair Elections Score
Ethiopia
4
in 2025
Iran
4
in 2025
Ethiopia rank
71st
Iran rank
71st
Free and Fair Elections Score over time
- Ethiopia
- Iran
How they compare
Ethiopia currently reports 4 against 4 in Iran, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 11 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Iran ahead.
Ethiopia ranks 71st and Iran ranks 71st of 128 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Ethiopia averaged higher in 1 and Iran in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ethiopia | Iran | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.33 | 4.33 | 1 | Iran |
| 2010s | 2.6 | 3.4 | 0.8 | Iran |
| 2020s | 3.67 | 3.33 | 0.3333 | Ethiopia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher free and fair elections score, Ethiopia or Iran?
- Ethiopia, at 4 against 4 in Iran as of 2025.
- What is the difference in free and fair elections score between Ethiopia and Iran?
- 0, with Ethiopia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ethiopia and Iran?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2025.
- How do Ethiopia and Iran rank globally for free and fair elections score?
- Ethiopia ranks 71st and Iran ranks 71st of 128 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as Free and Fair Elections Score. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Indicates the extent to which elections are free from irregularities, the rights to vote, run for office, and campaign are unrestricted, registration is easy, and campaigning and media access are fair.