Bhutan vs China: Basic State Functions Score
Bhutan
8.5
in 2025
China
8.5
in 2025
Bhutan rank
28th
China rank
28th
Basic State Functions Score over time
- Bhutan
- China
How they compare
Bhutan currently reports 8.5 against 8.5 in China, a difference of 0.
Across all 10 years both countries report, China has been ahead every year.
Bhutan ranks 28th and China ranks 28th of 128 countries.
China has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Bhutan | China | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6.75 | 8.5 | 1.75 | China |
| 2010s | 7.4 | 8.5 | 1.1 | China |
| 2020s | 8.33 | 8.5 | 0.1667 | China |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher basic state functions score, Bhutan or China?
- Bhutan, at 8.5 against 8.5 in China as of 2025.
- What is the difference in basic state functions score between Bhutan and China?
- 0, with Bhutan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Bhutan and China?
- 10 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2025.
- How do Bhutan and China rank globally for basic state functions score?
- Bhutan 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).