Eritrea vs Iran: Freedom of Expression Score
Eritrea
1
in 2025
Iran
1
in 2025
Eritrea rank
116th
Iran rank
116th
Freedom of Expression Score over time
- Eritrea
- Iran
How they compare
Eritrea currently reports 1 against 1 in Iran, a difference of 0.
Across all 11 years both countries report, Iran has been ahead every year.
Eritrea ranks 116th and Iran ranks 116th of 128 countries.
Iran has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Eritrea | Iran | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1 | 3.67 | 2.67 | Iran |
| 2010s | 1 | 1.6 | 0.6 | Iran |
| 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, Eritrea or Iran?
- Eritrea, at 1 against 1 in Iran as of 2025.
- What is the difference in freedom of expression score between Eritrea and Iran?
- 0, with Eritrea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Eritrea and Iran?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2025.
- How do Eritrea and Iran rank globally for freedom of expression score?
- Eritrea 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.