Bahrain vs Iran: Freedom of Expression Score
Bahrain
1
in 2025
Iran
1
in 2025
Bahrain rank
116th
Iran rank
116th
Freedom of Expression Score over time
- Bahrain
- Iran
How they compare
Bahrain currently reports 1 against 1 in Iran, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 11 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Iran ahead.
Bahrain ranks 116th and Iran ranks 116th of 128 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Bahrain averaged higher in 1 and Iran in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Bahrain | Iran | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.67 | 3.67 | 0 | — |
| 2010s | 2.4 | 1.6 | 0.8 | Bahrain |
| 2020s | 1 | 1.33 | 0.3333 | Iran |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher freedom of expression score, Bahrain or Iran?
- Bahrain, at 1 against 1 in Iran as of 2025.
- What is the difference in freedom of expression score between Bahrain and Iran?
- 0, with Bahrain ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Bahrain and Iran?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2025.
- How do Bahrain and Iran rank globally for freedom of expression score?
- Bahrain ranks 116th and Iran ranks 116th of 128 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as Freedom of Expression Score. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Indicates the extent to which individuals, groups, and the press can express their views free from government interference.