Iran Improves Its Standing in AI Scientific Research
Iran has moved up in the Nature Index ranking for scientific production in Artificial Intelligence (AI), climbing from 33rd to 30th place. This advancement positions the country among the top 50 global leaders in AI research. Within the region, Iran's rank varies between 14 and 17, reflecting a focus on research quality over quantity. Officials express confidence that Iran’s scientific ranking will continue to improve over the next two years.
Efforts are underway to strengthen AI infrastructure, including the development of an AI platform and AI assistant tools, which are expected to support further progress in the near future.
Government AI Readiness Index Shows Progress
The latest Government AI Readiness Index by Oxford Insights measures how prepared governments are to implement AI in public services. Iran ranked 91st out of 188 countries in 2024, a slight improvement from 94th in 2023.
This index evaluates 40 indicators across three pillars: Government, Technology Sector, and Data & Infrastructure. It highlights areas where governments excel and where improvements are needed to better integrate AI into public service delivery.
Breakdown of Iran’s Scores
- Data and Infrastructure: Iran scored 66.29, up from 55.88 last year. This pillar includes infrastructure (70), data availability (43), and data representativeness (121).
- Technology Sector: The score is steady at 38.82, compared to 38.77 in 2023. This covers human capital (54), innovation capacity (62), and maturity (82).
- Government: This pillar saw a decline to 26.54 from 31.56. It includes vision (84), governance and ethics (145), digital capacity (92), and adaptability (177).
Regionally, Iran improved its position slightly, moving from 17th to 16th place in government AI readiness.
Implications for Policy and Research
These rankings highlight areas where Iran can focus its efforts to enhance AI capabilities, especially in government governance and ethics. Strengthening digital capacity and adaptability will be critical for better AI integration into public services.
For professionals working in government, human resources, science, and research, understanding these metrics can help guide strategic planning and resource allocation in AI development projects.
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