Respect for Counterarguments Score in Iran
Iran: Respect for Counterarguments Score was -0.221 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Respect for Counterarguments Score in Iran, 1900–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, respect for counterarguments score in Iran stood at -0.221.
That represents a change of down 2,310.0% on the previous year and down 342.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, respect for counterarguments score in Iran peaked at 1.04 in 1997 and was at its lowest, -2.05, in 1900.
That places Iran 129th out of 175 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | -1.76 | -2.05 | -1.28 | 10 |
| 1910s | -1.16 | -1.16 | -1.16 | 10 |
| 1920s | -1.7 | -2.05 | -1.16 | 10 |
| 1930s | -1.66 | -1.66 | -1.66 | 10 |
| 1940s | -0.4343 | -1.72 | 0.752 | 10 |
| 1950s | -0.6255 | -1.49 | 0.752 | 10 |
| 1960s | -1.54 | -1.56 | -1.49 | 10 |
| 1970s | -1.36 | -1.56 | 0.445 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.2099 | 0.165 | 0.445 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.5467 | 0.334 | 1.04 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.734 | 0.324 | 1.04 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.2682 | 0.003 | 0.574 | 10 |
| 2020s | -0.0287 | -0.286 | 0.278 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Iran
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 respect for counterarguments score in Iran?
- Respect for counterarguments score in Iran was -0.221 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest respect for counterarguments score recorded in Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 1.04 in 1997.
- What is the lowest respect for counterarguments score recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was -2.05 in 1900.
- How does Iran rank for respect for counterarguments score?
- Iran ranks 129th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
- Is respect for counterarguments score rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is down 342.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iran data come from?
- The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Respect for Counterarguments Score. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Central estimate of the extent to which political elites acknowledge and respect counterarguments when considering important policy changes.