Iran’s postal service climbs 14 spots in global ranking
The Universal Postal Union (UPU) announced that Iran’s postal service has climbed 14 spots in the 2024 Integrated Index for Postal Development (2IPD), securing the 37th position out of 174 countries. This advancement reflects a 28% growth in Iran’s postal development.
According to the report, Iran’s postal service scored 73.2 points, placing it ahead of several regional postal operators, including those of India, Russia, Kazakhstan, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Oman, Armenia, and Azerbaijan.
The UPU’s 2024 2IPD report evaluates member countries’ postal development based on four key indicators of reliability, reach, relevance and resilience.
The report analyzes the strengths and weaknesses of selected postal operators in delivering quality services, focusing on speed, predictability, international connectivity, business model success, and the ability to overcome economic, social, technological and environmental challenges.
In the 2024 rankings, the Switzerland and Germany’s postal services topped the list with 108.6 points, followed by Japan with 105.9 points, and the United States with 102 points, securing the top three positions.
This achievement highlights Iran’s continuous efforts and strategic planning to improve service quality, expand access to postal services, and enhance customer satisfaction.