Bahrain vs Iran: Separation of Powers Score
Bahrain
2
in 2025
Iran
2
in 2025
Bahrain rank
87th
Iran rank
87th
Separation of Powers Score over time
- Bahrain
- Iran
How they compare
Bahrain currently reports 2 against 2 in Iran, a difference of 0.
Across all 11 years both countries report, Iran has been ahead every year.
Bahrain ranks 87th and Iran ranks 87th of 128 countries.
Iran has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Bahrain | Iran | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4 | 4 | 0 | — |
| 2010s | 3 | 3.4 | 0.4 | Iran |
| 2020s | 2 | 2.33 | 0.3333 | Iran |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher separation of powers score, Bahrain or Iran?
- Bahrain, at 2 against 2 in Iran as of 2025.
- What is the difference in separation of powers score between Bahrain and Iran?
- 0, with Bahrain ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Bahrain and Iran?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2025.
- How do Bahrain and Iran rank globally for separation of powers score?
- Bahrain ranks 87th and Iran ranks 87th of 128 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as Separation of Powers 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 of mutual checks and balances on political powers.