Democratic Features Index in Iran
Iran: Democratic Features Index was 2.78 in 2025. ▼ Falling
Democratic Features Index in Iran, 2005–2025
Source: Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, democratic features index in Iran stood at 2.78. That is the lowest value across all 11 years on record.
That represents a change of down 6.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, democratic features index in Iran peaked at 3.75 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 2.78, in 2023.
Iran ranks 114th of 128 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 11 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.64 | 3.45 | 3.75 | 3 |
| 2010s | 3.03 | 2.88 | 3.25 | 5 |
| 2020s | 2.82 | 2.78 | 2.88 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Iran
- 112 Oman 2.85 compare
- 113 Burkina Faso 2.82 compare
- 114 Niger 2.78 compare
- 114 Saudi Arabia 2.78 compare
- 117 Turkmenistan 2.7 compare
More reference data data for Iran
- Spring temperature anomalies 0.0713 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 1.08 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.2419 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 0 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 1.27 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 1.14 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 4,030 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is democratic features index in Iran?
- Democratic features index in Iran was 2.78 in 2025, according to Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest democratic features index recorded in Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 3.75 in 2005.
- What is the lowest democratic features index recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.78 in 2023.
- How does Iran rank for democratic features index?
- Iran ranks 114th out of 128 countries with data for 2025.
- Is democratic features index rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.2%. 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 Democratic Features Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Captures the extent of democratic features — political participation, rule of law, stable democratic institutions, political and social integration, and a capable state. It ranges from 1 to 10 (most democratic).