Government Effectiveness - Governance score in Iran
Iran: Government Effectiveness - Governance score was 37.61 0-100 in 2024. ▬ Flat
Latest (2024)
37.61 0-100
Change on year
up 1.8%
World rank
157th
of 206 countries
All-time high
47.61 0-100
in 2015
All-time low
36.76 0-100
in 2008
Years of data
26
1996–2024
Government Effectiveness - Governance score in Iran, 1996–2024
Source: World Bank. Measured in 0-100.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government effectiveness - governance score in Iran is 37.61 0-100, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 1.8% on the previous year and down 18.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government effectiveness - governance score in Iran peaked at 47.61 0-100 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 36.76 0-100, in 2008.
Iran ranks 157th of 206 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Government Effectiveness - Governance score in Iran, year by year
| Year | 0-100 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 46.09 0-100 | — |
| 1998 | 40.75 0-100 | -11.6% |
| 2000 | 40.77 0-100 | +0.1% |
| 2002 | 37.37 0-100 | -8.3% |
| 2003 | 37.27 0-100 | -0.3% |
| 2004 | 38.33 0-100 | +2.8% |
| 2005 | 36.91 0-100 | -3.7% |
| 2006 | 37.06 0-100 | +0.4% |
| 2007 | 37.17 0-100 | +0.3% |
| 2008 | 36.76 0-100 | -1.1% |
| 2009 | 36.84 0-100 | +0.2% |
| 2010 | 39.01 0-100 | +5.9% |
| 2011 | 40.9 0-100 | +4.8% |
| 2012 | 40.99 0-100 | +0.2% |
| 2013 | 40.28 0-100 | -1.7% |
| 2014 | 46.33 0-100 | +15.0% |
| 2015 | 47.61 0-100 | +2.8% |
| 2016 | 47.39 0-100 | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 47.5 0-100 | +0.2% |
| 2018 | 46.04 0-100 | -3.1% |
| 2019 | 43.23 0-100 | -6.1% |
| 2020 | 37.59 0-100 | -13.0% |
| 2021 | 38.57 0-100 | +2.6% |
| 2022 | 37.58 0-100 | -2.6% |
| 2023 | 36.95 0-100 | -1.7% |
| 2024 | 37.61 0-100 | +1.8% |
Iran compared with similar countries
- Iran's 37.61 0-100 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 49.55 0-100, 76% of the median. (59 countries reporting)
- Iran's 37.61 0-100 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 46.69 0-100, 81% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 43.42 0-100 | 40.75 0-100 | 46.09 0-100 | 2 |
| 2000s | 37.61 0-100 | 36.76 0-100 | 40.77 0-100 | 9 |
| 2010s | 43.93 0-100 | 39.01 0-100 | 47.61 0-100 | 10 |
| 2020s | 37.66 0-100 | 36.95 0-100 | 38.57 0-100 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Iran
More reference data data for Iran
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.47 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 12.01 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 26.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.34 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 26.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 11.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 3.84 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 46.54 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 109.46 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 7.3 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government effectiveness - governance score in Iran?
- Government effectiveness - governance score in Iran was 37.61 0-100 in 2024, according to the World Bank.
- What is the highest government effectiveness - governance score recorded in Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 47.61 0-100 in 2015.
- What is the lowest government effectiveness - governance score recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 36.76 0-100 in 2008.
- How does Iran rank for government effectiveness - governance score?
- Iran ranks 157th out of 206 countries with data for 2024.
- Is government effectiveness - governance score rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is down 18.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Iran data come from?
- The figures come from the World Bank, published as part of Government Effectiveness - Governance score (0-100). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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