Central African Republic vs South Sudan: Basic State Functions Score
Central African Republic
3
in 2025
South Sudan
2
in 2025
Central African Republic rank
119th
South Sudan rank
122nd
Basic State Functions Score over time
- Central African Republic
- South Sudan
How they compare
Central African Republic currently reports 3 against 2 in South Sudan, a difference of 1.
That makes Central African Republic's figure about 1.5 times South Sudan's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 7 shared years of data; in 2013 it was South Sudan ahead.
Central African Republic ranks 119th and South Sudan ranks 122nd of 128 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Central African Republic averaged higher in 1 and South Sudan in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Central African Republic | South Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1.38 | 2.88 | 1.5 | South Sudan |
| 2020s | 2.33 | 2 | 0.3333 | Central African Republic |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher basic state functions score, Central African Republic or South Sudan?
- Central African Republic, at 3 against 2 in South Sudan as of 2025.
- What is the difference in basic state functions score between Central African Republic and South Sudan?
- 1, with Central African Republic ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Central African Republic and South Sudan?
- 7 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2025.
- How do Central African Republic and South Sudan rank globally for basic state functions score?
- Central African Republic ranks 119th and South Sudan ranks 122nd of 128 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) β 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).