Iran vs Yemen: Freedom of Expression Score
Iran
1
in 2025
Yemen
1
in 2025
Iran rank
116th
Yemen rank
116th
Freedom of Expression Score over time
- Iran
- Yemen
How they compare
Iran currently reports 1 against 1 in Yemen, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 11 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Yemen ahead.
Iran ranks 116th and Yemen ranks 116th of 128 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Iran averaged higher in 1 and Yemen in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iran | Yemen | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.67 | 4.33 | 0.6667 | Yemen |
| 2010s | 1.6 | 2.8 | 1.2 | Yemen |
| 2020s | 1.33 | 1 | 0.3333 | Iran |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher freedom of expression score, Iran or Yemen?
- Iran, at 1 against 1 in Yemen as of 2025.
- What is the difference in freedom of expression score between Iran and Yemen?
- 0, with Iran ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iran and Yemen?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2025.
- How do Iran and Yemen rank globally for freedom of expression score?
- Iran ranks 116th and Yemen 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.