Which has higher strong elected regional governments index, Benin or Iran?

Benin, at 0.023 against 0.016 in Iran as of 2025.

How many years of comparable data are there for Benin and Iran?

126 years are reported by both, from 1900 to 2025.

Where does this data come from?

V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as Strong Elected Regional Governments Index. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

Benin vs Iran: Strong Elected Regional Governments Index

Benin

0.023

in 2025

Iran

0.016

in 2025

Benin rank

126th

Iran rank

128th

Strong Elected Regional Governments Index over time

Benin
Iran

How they compare

Benin currently reports 0.023 against 0.016 in Iran, a difference of 0.007.

That makes Benin's figure about 1.4 times Iran's.

Across all 126 years both countries report, Benin has been ahead every year.

Benin ranks 126th and Iran ranks 128th of 175 countries.

Benin has averaged higher in every one of the 13 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Benin	Iran	Difference	Ahead
1900s	0.012	0.009	0.003	Benin
1910s	0.012	0.009	0.003	Benin
1920s	0.012	0.009	0.003	Benin
1930s	0.012	0.009	0.003	Benin
1940s	0.012	0.009	0.003	Benin
1950s	0.012	0.009	0.003	Benin
1960s	0.039	0.009	0.03	Benin
1970s	0.039	0.009	0.03	Benin
1980s	0.039	0.009	0.03	Benin
1990s	0.0471	0.009	0.0381	Benin
2000s	0.0547	0.009	0.0457	Benin
2010s	0.0401	0.0107	0.0294	Benin
2020s	0.027	0.014	0.013	Benin

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher strong elected regional governments index, Benin or Iran?: Benin, at 0.023 against 0.016 in Iran as of 2025.
What is the difference in strong elected regional governments index between Benin and Iran?: 0.007, with Benin ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Benin and Iran?: 126 years are reported by both, from 1900 to 2025.
How do Benin and Iran rank globally for strong elected regional governments index?: Benin ranks 126th and Iran ranks 128th of 175 countries.
Where does this data come from?: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as Strong Elected Regional Governments Index. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator: Strong Elected Regional Governments Index
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 175 places, 29,575 data points, 1789–2025
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Central estimate of the extent to which elected regional governments exist, and they operate without interference from regional unelected bodies.