How effectively can Iranian citizens exercise accountability over their government?

The Voice and Accountability Index assesses the extent to which individuals can influence their government and exercise rights such as freedom of speech, assembly, and the press. It assigns each nation a score on a scale of 2.5 to 2.5, indicating the extent to which citizens can engage in activities and access information without intimidation. Higher scores indicate greater civic engagement and freedoms, while lower scores indicate restricted rights and government oversight. This index serves as a tool for assessing a country's level of democracy and transparency, which is essential for journalists and the general public to assess a nation's status regarding freedoms and governance. The figure shows this indicator in Iran from 2000 to 2021.