Iran: Labor freedom

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 Iran

Labor freedom index (0-100)

 Latest value 49
 Year 2024
 Measure points
 Data availability 2005 - 2024
 Average 53
 Min - Max 42 - 76
 Source The Heritage Foundation
The latest value from 2024 is 49 points, a decline from 51 points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 56 points, based on data from 174 countries. Historically, the average for Iran from 2005 to 2024 is 53 points. The minimum value, 42 points, was reached in 2014 while the maximum of 76 points was recorded in 2005. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Iran - Labor freedom - historical chart - 2005-2024




The Labor Freedom index for Iran from the Heritage Foundation reflects the various aspects of the legal and regulatory framework of the labor market in Iran, including the minimum wage; laws inhibiting layoffs; severance requirements; and the regulatory burdens on hiring.
Definition: The Labor freedom index is composed of six quantitative factors: ratio of minimum wage to the average value added per worker, hindrance to hiring additional workers, rigidity of hours, difficulty of firing redundant employees, legally mandated notice period, and mandatory severance pay. The index is based on data collected in connection with the World Bank’s Doing Business study.

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