Burkina Faso vs Iran: Rule of Law Index
Burkina Faso
1.75
in 2025
Iran
1.75
in 2025
Burkina Faso rank
114th
Iran rank
114th
Rule of Law Index over time
- Burkina Faso
- Iran
How they compare
Burkina Faso currently reports 1.75 against 1.75 in Iran, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 11 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Burkina Faso ahead.
Burkina Faso ranks 114th and Iran ranks 114th of 128 countries.
Burkina Faso has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Burkina Faso | Iran | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.17 | 3.42 | 0.75 | Burkina Faso |
| 2010s | 4.25 | 2.5 | 1.75 | Burkina Faso |
| 2020s | 2.92 | 1.92 | 1 | Burkina Faso |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher rule of law index, Burkina Faso or Iran?
- Burkina Faso, at 1.75 against 1.75 in Iran as of 2025.
- What is the difference in rule of law index between Burkina Faso and Iran?
- 0, with Burkina Faso ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Burkina Faso and Iran?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2025.
- How do Burkina Faso and Iran rank globally for rule of law index?
- Burkina Faso ranks 114th and Iran ranks 114th of 128 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as Rule of Law Index. 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 political power is separated, the judiciary is independent, office abuse is prosecuted, and civil rights are enforced.