Afghanistan vs Cameroon: Basic State Functions Score
Afghanistan
4.5
in 2025
Cameroon
5
in 2025
Afghanistan rank
106th
Cameroon rank
104th
Basic State Functions Score over time
- Afghanistan
- Cameroon
How they compare
Cameroon currently reports 5 against 4.5 in Afghanistan, a difference of 0.5.
That makes Cameroon's figure about 1.1 times Afghanistan's.
Across all 11 years both countries report, Cameroon has been ahead every year.
Afghanistan ranks 106th and Cameroon ranks 104th of 128 countries.
Cameroon has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Afghanistan | Cameroon | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.67 | 5.83 | 4.17 | Cameroon |
| 2010s | 2.7 | 5.8 | 3.1 | Cameroon |
| 2020s | 3.83 | 5 | 1.17 | Cameroon |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher basic state functions score, Afghanistan or Cameroon?
- Cameroon, at 5 against 4.5 in Afghanistan as of 2025.
- What is the difference in basic state functions score between Afghanistan and Cameroon?
- 0.5, with Cameroon ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Afghanistan and Cameroon?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2025.
- How do Afghanistan and Cameroon rank globally for basic state functions score?
- Afghanistan ranks 106th and Cameroon ranks 104th of 128 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) β processed by Our World in Data, published as Basic State Functions 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 the state has the monopoly on the use of force and provides basic public services across the country. It ranges from 1 to 10 (most functioning).