Albania vs Malaysia: Basic State Functions Score
Albania
9
in 2025
Malaysia
9
in 2025
Albania rank
20th
Malaysia rank
20th
Basic State Functions Score over time
- Albania
- Malaysia
How they compare
Albania currently reports 9 against 9 in Malaysia, a difference of 0.
Across all 11 years both countries report, Malaysia has been ahead every year.
Albania ranks 20th and Malaysia ranks 20th of 128 countries.
Malaysia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Albania | Malaysia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7.33 | 9.67 | 2.33 | Malaysia |
| 2010s | 8.3 | 9.2 | 0.9 | Malaysia |
| 2020s | 8.83 | 9 | 0.1667 | Malaysia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher basic state functions score, Albania or Malaysia?
- Albania, at 9 against 9 in Malaysia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in basic state functions score between Albania and Malaysia?
- 0, with Albania ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Albania and Malaysia?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2025.
- How do Albania and Malaysia rank globally for basic state functions score?
- Albania ranks 20th and Malaysia ranks 20th of 128 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – 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).