Iran: Civil liberties
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| Iran |
Civil liberties index, 7 (weak) - 1 (strong) |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 7 |
| Year | 2025 |
| Measure | points |
| Data availability | 1972 - 2025 |
| Average | 6 |
| Min - Max | 5 - 7 |
| Source | The Freedom House |
The latest value from 2025 is 7 points, unchanged from 7 points in 2024. In comparison, the world average is 3 points, based on data from 193 countries. Historically, the average for Iran from 1972 to 2025 is 6 points. The minimum value, 5 points, was reached in 1977 while the maximum of 7 points was recorded in 1993.
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Definition: The Civil Liberties index from the Freedom House evaluate the following: freedom of expression and belief, associational and organizational rights, rule of law, and personal autonomy and individual rights. The rating ranges from 1 (strong liberties) to 7 (no liberties).
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rule of law | -1.23 | 2024 | points |
| Government effectiveness | -0.71 | 2024 | points |
| Control of corruption | -1.15 | 2024 | points |
| Regulatory quality | -1.51 | 2024 | points |
| Voice and accountability | -1.55 | 2024 | points |
| Political stability | -1.58 | 2024 | points |
| Corruption perceptions - Transparency International | 23 | 2025 | points |
| Political rights | 7 | 2025 | points |
| Civil liberties | 7 | 2025 | points |
| Competitiveness | 53.00 | 2019 | points |
| Cost of starting a business | 1.10 | 2019 | percent of per capita GNI |
| Shadow economy | 18.38 | 2015 | percent |
| Informal economy, MIMIC method | 18.10 | 2020 | percent |
| Informal economy, DGE method | 16.20 | 2020 | percent |