Burundi vs Colombia: Basic State Functions Score
Burundi
5.5
in 2025
Colombia
5.5
in 2025
Burundi rank
94th
Colombia rank
94th
Basic State Functions Score over time
- Burundi
- Colombia
How they compare
Burundi currently reports 5.5 against 5.5 in Colombia, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 11 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Burundi ahead.
Burundi ranks 94th and Colombia ranks 94th of 128 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Burundi averaged higher in 2 and Colombia in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Burundi | Colombia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.83 | 4.5 | 1.33 | Burundi |
| 2010s | 6.6 | 6.2 | 0.4 | Burundi |
| 2020s | 5.5 | 5.83 | 0.3333 | Colombia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher basic state functions score, Burundi or Colombia?
- Burundi, at 5.5 against 5.5 in Colombia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in basic state functions score between Burundi and Colombia?
- 0, with Burundi ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Burundi and Colombia?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2025.
- How do Burundi and Colombia rank globally for basic state functions score?
- Burundi ranks 94th and Colombia ranks 94th 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).