Cambodia vs Thailand: Basic State Functions Score
Cambodia
7
in 2025
Thailand
7
in 2025
Cambodia rank
62nd
Thailand rank
62nd
Basic State Functions Score over time
- Cambodia
- Thailand
How they compare
Cambodia currently reports 7 against 7 in Thailand, a difference of 0.
Across all 11 years both countries report, Thailand has been ahead every year.
Cambodia ranks 62nd and Thailand ranks 62nd of 128 countries.
Thailand has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Cambodia | Thailand | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6.33 | 7.33 | 1 | Thailand |
| 2010s | 6.6 | 6.8 | 0.2 | Thailand |
| 2020s | 7 | 7 | 0 | — |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher basic state functions score, Cambodia or Thailand?
- Cambodia, at 7 against 7 in Thailand as of 2025.
- What is the difference in basic state functions score between Cambodia and Thailand?
- 0, with Cambodia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Cambodia and Thailand?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2025.
- How do Cambodia and Thailand rank globally for basic state functions score?
- Cambodia ranks 62nd and Thailand 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).