Central African Republic vs Democratic Republic of Congo: Basic State Functions Score
Central African Republic
3
in 2025
Democratic Republic of Congo
2.5
in 2025
Central African Republic rank
119th
Democratic Republic of Congo rank
120th
Basic State Functions Score over time
- Central African Republic
- Democratic Republic of Congo
How they compare
Central African Republic currently reports 3 against 2.5 in Democratic Republic of Congo, a difference of 0.5.
That makes Central African Republic's figure about 1.2 times Democratic Republic of Congo's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 11 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Democratic Republic of Congo ahead.
Central African Republic ranks 119th and Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 120th of 128 countries.
Democratic Republic of Congo has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Central African Republic | Democratic Republic of Congo | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.5 | 2.17 | 0.6667 | Democratic Republic of Congo |
| 2010s | 1.6 | 2.4 | 0.8 | Democratic Republic of Congo |
| 2020s | 2.33 | 2.5 | 0.1667 | Democratic Republic of Congo |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher basic state functions score, Central African Republic or Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Central African Republic, at 3 against 2.5 in Democratic Republic of Congo as of 2025.
- What is the difference in basic state functions score between Central African Republic and Democratic Republic of Congo?
- 0.5, with Central African Republic ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Central African Republic and Democratic Republic of Congo?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2025.
- How do Central African Republic and Democratic Republic of Congo rank globally for basic state functions score?
- Central African Republic ranks 119th and Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 120th 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).