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Strong elected regional governments index in Iran

Iran: Strong elected regional governments index was 0.016 in 2025. ▲ Rising

Latest (2025)
0.016
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
128th
of 175 countries
All-time high
0.016
in 2024
All-time low
0.009
in 1789
Years of data
237
1789–2025

Strong elected regional governments index in Iran, 1789–2025

00.0050.010.015178919072025

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for strong elected regional governments index in Iran is 0.016, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 237 years on record.

That represents a change of up 77.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, strong elected regional governments index in Iran peaked at 0.016 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.009, in 1789.

Iran ranks 128th of 175 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 237 years of available data.

Strong elected regional governments index in Iran, year by year

Year Value Change
1789 0.009 —
1790 0.009 +0.0%
1791 0.009 +0.0%
1792 0.009 +0.0%
1793 0.009 +0.0%
1794 0.009 +0.0%
1795 0.009 +0.0%
1796 0.009 +0.0%
1797 0.009 +0.0%
1798 0.009 +0.0%
1799 0.009 +0.0%
1800 0.009 +0.0%
1801 0.009 +0.0%
1802 0.009 +0.0%
1803 0.009 +0.0%
1804 0.009 +0.0%
1805 0.009 +0.0%
1806 0.009 +0.0%
1807 0.009 +0.0%
1808 0.009 +0.0%
1809 0.009 +0.0%
1810 0.009 +0.0%
1811 0.009 +0.0%
1812 0.009 +0.0%
1813 0.009 +0.0%
1814 0.009 +0.0%
1815 0.009 +0.0%
1816 0.009 +0.0%
1817 0.009 +0.0%
1818 0.009 +0.0%
1819 0.009 +0.0%
1820 0.009 +0.0%
1821 0.009 +0.0%
1822 0.009 +0.0%
1823 0.009 +0.0%
1824 0.009 +0.0%
1825 0.009 +0.0%
1826 0.009 +0.0%
1827 0.009 +0.0%
1828 0.009 +0.0%
1829 0.009 +0.0%
1830 0.009 +0.0%
1831 0.009 +0.0%
1832 0.009 +0.0%
1833 0.009 +0.0%
1834 0.009 +0.0%
1835 0.009 +0.0%
1836 0.009 +0.0%
1837 0.009 +0.0%
1838 0.009 +0.0%
1839 0.009 +0.0%
1840 0.009 +0.0%
1841 0.009 +0.0%
1842 0.009 +0.0%
1843 0.009 +0.0%
1844 0.009 +0.0%
1845 0.009 +0.0%
1846 0.009 +0.0%
1847 0.009 +0.0%
1848 0.009 +0.0%
1849 0.009 +0.0%
1850 0.009 +0.0%
1851 0.009 +0.0%
1852 0.009 +0.0%
1853 0.009 +0.0%
1854 0.009 +0.0%
1855 0.009 +0.0%
1856 0.009 +0.0%
1857 0.009 +0.0%
1858 0.009 +0.0%
1859 0.009 +0.0%
1860 0.009 +0.0%
1861 0.009 +0.0%
1862 0.009 +0.0%
1863 0.009 +0.0%
1864 0.009 +0.0%
1865 0.009 +0.0%
1866 0.009 +0.0%
1867 0.009 +0.0%
1868 0.009 +0.0%
1869 0.009 +0.0%
1870 0.009 +0.0%
1871 0.009 +0.0%
1872 0.009 +0.0%
1873 0.009 +0.0%
1874 0.009 +0.0%
1875 0.009 +0.0%
1876 0.009 +0.0%
1877 0.009 +0.0%
1878 0.009 +0.0%
1879 0.009 +0.0%
1880 0.009 +0.0%
1881 0.009 +0.0%
1882 0.009 +0.0%
1883 0.009 +0.0%
1884 0.009 +0.0%
1885 0.009 +0.0%
1886 0.009 +0.0%
1887 0.009 +0.0%
1888 0.009 +0.0%
1889 0.009 +0.0%
1890 0.009 +0.0%
1891 0.009 +0.0%
1892 0.009 +0.0%
1893 0.009 +0.0%
1894 0.009 +0.0%
1895 0.009 +0.0%
1896 0.009 +0.0%
1897 0.009 +0.0%
1898 0.009 +0.0%
1899 0.009 +0.0%
1900 0.009 +0.0%
1901 0.009 +0.0%
1902 0.009 +0.0%
1903 0.009 +0.0%
1904 0.009 +0.0%
1905 0.009 +0.0%
1906 0.009 +0.0%
1907 0.009 +0.0%
1908 0.009 +0.0%
1909 0.009 +0.0%
1910 0.009 +0.0%
1911 0.009 +0.0%
1912 0.009 +0.0%
1913 0.009 +0.0%
1914 0.009 +0.0%
1915 0.009 +0.0%
1916 0.009 +0.0%
1917 0.009 +0.0%
1918 0.009 +0.0%
1919 0.009 +0.0%
1920 0.009 +0.0%
1921 0.009 +0.0%
1922 0.009 +0.0%
1923 0.009 +0.0%
1924 0.009 +0.0%
1925 0.009 +0.0%
1926 0.009 +0.0%
1927 0.009 +0.0%
1928 0.009 +0.0%
1929 0.009 +0.0%
1930 0.009 +0.0%
1931 0.009 +0.0%
1932 0.009 +0.0%
1933 0.009 +0.0%
1934 0.009 +0.0%
1935 0.009 +0.0%
1936 0.009 +0.0%
1937 0.009 +0.0%
1938 0.009 +0.0%
1939 0.009 +0.0%
1940 0.009 +0.0%
1941 0.009 +0.0%
1942 0.009 +0.0%
1943 0.009 +0.0%
1944 0.009 +0.0%
1945 0.009 +0.0%
1946 0.009 +0.0%
1947 0.009 +0.0%
1948 0.009 +0.0%
1949 0.009 +0.0%
1950 0.009 +0.0%
1951 0.009 +0.0%
1952 0.009 +0.0%
1953 0.009 +0.0%
1954 0.009 +0.0%
1955 0.009 +0.0%
1956 0.009 +0.0%
1957 0.009 +0.0%
1958 0.009 +0.0%
1959 0.009 +0.0%
1960 0.009 +0.0%
1961 0.009 +0.0%
1962 0.009 +0.0%
1963 0.009 +0.0%
1964 0.009 +0.0%
1965 0.009 +0.0%
1966 0.009 +0.0%
1967 0.009 +0.0%
1968 0.009 +0.0%
1969 0.009 +0.0%
1970 0.009 +0.0%
1971 0.009 +0.0%
1972 0.009 +0.0%
1973 0.009 +0.0%
1974 0.009 +0.0%
1975 0.009 +0.0%
1976 0.009 +0.0%
1977 0.009 +0.0%
1978 0.009 +0.0%
1979 0.009 +0.0%
1980 0.009 +0.0%
1981 0.009 +0.0%
1982 0.009 +0.0%
1983 0.009 +0.0%
1984 0.009 +0.0%
1985 0.009 +0.0%
1986 0.009 +0.0%
1987 0.009 +0.0%
1988 0.009 +0.0%
1989 0.009 +0.0%
1990 0.009 +0.0%
1991 0.009 +0.0%
1992 0.009 +0.0%
1993 0.009 +0.0%
1994 0.009 +0.0%
1995 0.009 +0.0%
1996 0.009 +0.0%
1997 0.009 +0.0%
1998 0.009 +0.0%
1999 0.009 +0.0%
2000 0.009 +0.0%
2001 0.009 +0.0%
2002 0.009 +0.0%
2003 0.009 +0.0%
2004 0.009 +0.0%
2005 0.009 +0.0%
2006 0.009 +0.0%
2007 0.009 +0.0%
2008 0.009 +0.0%
2009 0.009 +0.0%
2010 0.009 +0.0%
2011 0.009 +0.0%
2012 0.009 +0.0%
2013 0.009 +0.0%
2014 0.009 +0.0%
2015 0.009 +0.0%
2016 0.011 +22.2%
2017 0.014 +27.3%
2018 0.014 +0.0%
2019 0.014 +0.0%
2020 0.014 +0.0%
2021 0.014 +0.0%
2022 0.009 -35.7%
2023 0.015 +66.7%
2024 0.016 +6.7%
2025 0.016 +0.0%

Iran compared with similar countries

  • Iran's 0.016 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 0.22, 7% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
  • Iran's 0.016 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 0.042, 38% of the median. (22 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1780s 0.009 0.009 0.009 1
1790s 0.009 0.009 0.009 10
1800s 0.009 0.009 0.009 10
1810s 0.009 0.009 0.009 10
1820s 0.009 0.009 0.009 10
1830s 0.009 0.009 0.009 10
1840s 0.009 0.009 0.009 10
1850s 0.009 0.009 0.009 10
1860s 0.009 0.009 0.009 10
1870s 0.009 0.009 0.009 10
1880s 0.009 0.009 0.009 10
1890s 0.009 0.009 0.009 10
1900s 0.009 0.009 0.009 10
1910s 0.009 0.009 0.009 10
1920s 0.009 0.009 0.009 10
1930s 0.009 0.009 0.009 10
1940s 0.009 0.009 0.009 10
1950s 0.009 0.009 0.009 10
1960s 0.009 0.009 0.009 10
1970s 0.009 0.009 0.009 10
1980s 0.009 0.009 0.009 10
1990s 0.009 0.009 0.009 10
2000s 0.009 0.009 0.009 10
2010s 0.0107 0.009 0.014 10
2020s 0.014 0.009 0.016 6

Countries ranked near Iran

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  2. 126 Benin 0.023 compare
  3. 126 Cambodia 0.023 compare
  4. 128 Burundi 0.016 compare
  5. 130 Uzbekistan 0.012 compare
  6. 131 Sudan 0.01 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is strong elected regional governments index in Iran?
Strong elected regional governments index in Iran was 0.016 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest strong elected regional governments index recorded in Iran?
The highest recorded value was 0.016 in 2024.
What is the lowest strong elected regional governments index recorded in Iran?
The lowest recorded value was 0.009 in 1789.
How does Iran rank for strong elected regional governments index?
Iran ranks 128th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
Is strong elected regional governments index rising or falling in Iran?
Over the last ten years it is up 77.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Iran data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Strong elected regional governments index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Strong elected regional governments index
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
175 places, 29,575 data points, 1789–2025
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