Chad vs Nigeria: Basic State Functions Score
Chad
4
in 2025
Nigeria
4
in 2025
Chad rank
113th
Nigeria rank
113th
Basic State Functions Score over time
- Chad
- Nigeria
How they compare
Chad currently reports 4 against 4 in Nigeria, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 11 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Nigeria ahead.
Chad ranks 113th and Nigeria ranks 113th of 128 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Chad averaged higher in 2 and Nigeria in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Chad | Nigeria | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3 | 4.83 | 1.83 | Nigeria |
| 2010s | 4.7 | 4.3 | 0.4 | Chad |
| 2020s | 4.17 | 4 | 0.1667 | Chad |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher basic state functions score, Chad or Nigeria?
- Chad, at 4 against 4 in Nigeria as of 2025.
- What is the difference in basic state functions score between Chad and Nigeria?
- 0, with Chad ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Chad and Nigeria?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2025.
- How do Chad and Nigeria rank globally for basic state functions score?
- Chad ranks 113th and Nigeria ranks 113th 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).