Bahrain vs China: Basic State Functions Score
Bahrain
8.5
in 2025
China
8.5
in 2025
Bahrain rank
28th
China rank
28th
Basic State Functions Score over time
- Bahrain
- China
How they compare
Bahrain currently reports 8.5 against 8.5 in China, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 11 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Bahrain ahead.
Bahrain ranks 28th and China ranks 28th of 128 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Bahrain averaged higher in 1 and China in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Bahrain | China | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 9.17 | 8.5 | 0.6667 | Bahrain |
| 2010s | 7.4 | 8.5 | 1.1 | China |
| 2020s | 8.17 | 8.5 | 0.3333 | China |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher basic state functions score, Bahrain or China?
- Bahrain, at 8.5 against 8.5 in China as of 2025.
- What is the difference in basic state functions score between Bahrain and China?
- 0, with Bahrain ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Bahrain and China?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2025.
- How do Bahrain and China rank globally for basic state functions score?
- Bahrain ranks 28th and China ranks 28th 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).