Iran: State legitimacy index

For that indicator, we provide data for Iran from 2007 to 2023. The average value for Iran during that period was 8.91 index points with a minimum of 7.8 index points in 2007 and a maximum of 9.8 index points in 2023. The latest value from 2023 is 9.8 index points. For comparison, the world average in 2023 based on 177 countries is 5.72 index points. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

Definition: The State legitimacy indicator considers the representativeness and openness of government and its relationship with its citizenry. The indicator looks at the population’s level of confidence in state institutions and processes, and assesses the effects where that confidence is absent, manifested through mass public demonstrations, sustained civil disobedience, or the rise of armed insurgencies. The higher the value of the index, the lower the country's legitimacy.