Separation of Powers Score in Iran
Iran: Separation of Powers Score was 2 in 2025. ▼ Falling
Separation of Powers Score in Iran, 2005–2025
Source: Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Iran recorded 2 for separation of powers score in 2025. That is the lowest value across all 11 years on record.
That represents a change of down 33.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, separation of powers score in Iran peaked at 4 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 2, in 2023.
Iran ranks 87th of 128 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 11 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| 2010s | 3.4 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| 2020s | 2.33 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
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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 separation of powers score in Iran?
- Separation of powers score in Iran was 2 in 2025, according to Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest separation of powers score recorded in Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 4 in 2005.
- What is the lowest separation of powers score recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 2 in 2023.
- How does Iran rank for separation of powers score?
- Iran ranks 87th out of 128 countries with data for 2025.
- Is separation of powers score rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is down 33.3%. 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 Separation of Powers Score. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Indicates the extent of mutual checks and balances on political powers.