Basic State Functions Score in Iran
Iran: Basic State Functions Score was 6 in 2025. ▼ Falling
Basic State Functions Score in Iran, 2005–2025
Source: Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Iran recorded 6 for basic state functions score in 2025. That is the lowest value across all 11 years on record.
That represents a change of down 7.7% on the previous year and down 7.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, basic state functions score in Iran peaked at 7.5 in 2009 and was at its lowest, 6, in 2025.
That places Iran 86th out of 128 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 11 years of available data.
Basic State Functions Score in Iran, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 7 | — |
| 2007 | 7 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 7.5 | +7.1% |
| 2011 | 7.5 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 7.5 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 6.5 | -13.3% |
| 2017 | 6.5 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 6.5 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 6.5 | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 6.5 | +0.0% |
| 2025 | 6 | -7.7% |
Iran compared with similar countries
- Iran's 6 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 7.5, 80% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Iran's 6 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 7, 86% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7.17 | 7 | 7.5 | 3 |
| 2010s | 6.9 | 6.5 | 7.5 | 5 |
| 2020s | 6.33 | 6 | 6.5 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Iran
More reference data data for Iran
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 12.01 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.34 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.47 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 26.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 26.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Direct emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 8.15 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Enteric Fermentation 35,629 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Crop Residues 1,936 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Direct emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 34.53 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Burning - Crop residues 281.19 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is basic state functions score in Iran?
- Basic state functions score in Iran was 6 in 2025, according to Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest basic state functions score recorded in Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 7.5 in 2009.
- What is the lowest basic state functions score recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 6 in 2025.
- How does Iran rank for basic state functions score?
- Iran ranks 86th out of 128 countries with data for 2025.
- Is basic state functions score rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Iran data come from?
- The figures come from Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Basic State Functions Score. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Indicates the extent to which the state has the monopoly on the use of force and provides basic public services across the country. It ranges from 1 to 10 (most functioning).