Benin vs Egypt: Basic State Functions Score
Benin
7
in 2025
Egypt
7
in 2025
Benin rank
62nd
Egypt rank
62nd
Basic State Functions Score over time
- Benin
- Egypt
How they compare
Benin currently reports 7 against 7 in Egypt, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 11 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Egypt ahead.
Benin ranks 62nd and Egypt ranks 62nd of 128 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Benin averaged higher in 2 and Egypt in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Benin | Egypt | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7 | 7.33 | 0.3333 | Egypt |
| 2010s | 7.5 | 6.3 | 1.2 | Benin |
| 2020s | 7.33 | 6.83 | 0.5 | Benin |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher basic state functions score, Benin or Egypt?
- Benin, at 7 against 7 in Egypt as of 2025.
- What is the difference in basic state functions score between Benin and Egypt?
- 0, with Benin ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Benin and Egypt?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2025.
- How do Benin and Egypt rank globally for basic state functions score?
- Benin ranks 62nd and Egypt ranks 62nd 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).