Stateness Index in Iran
Iran: Stateness Index was 5.25 in 2025. ▼ Falling
Stateness Index in Iran, 2005–2025
Source: Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, stateness index in Iran stood at 5.25. That is the lowest value across all 11 years on record.
That represents a change of down 4.5% on the previous year and down 4.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, stateness index in Iran peaked at 6 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 5.25, in 2017.
That places Iran 112th out of 128 countries with data for 2025, putting it 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 | 5.67 | 5.5 | 5.75 | 3 |
| 2010s | 5.6 | 5.25 | 6 | 5 |
| 2020s | 5.33 | 5.25 | 5.5 | 3 |
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 stateness index in Iran?
- Stateness index in Iran was 5.25 in 2025, according to Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest stateness index recorded in Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 6 in 2011.
- What is the lowest stateness index recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.25 in 2017.
- How does Iran rank for stateness index?
- Iran ranks 112th out of 128 countries with data for 2025.
- Is stateness index rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.5%. 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 Stateness Index. 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, provides basic public services across the country, citizens accept the state as legitimate, religious dogmas do not interfere, and citizenship is accessible.