China vs Serbia: Basic State Functions Score
China
8.5
in 2025
Serbia
8.5
in 2025
China rank
28th
Serbia rank
28th
Basic State Functions Score over time
- China
- Serbia
How they compare
China currently reports 8.5 against 8.5 in Serbia, a difference of 0.
Across all 11 years both countries report, Serbia has been ahead every year.
China ranks 28th and Serbia ranks 28th of 128 countries.
Serbia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | Serbia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 8.5 | 9.17 | 0.6667 | Serbia |
| 2010s | 8.5 | 9.3 | 0.8 | Serbia |
| 2020s | 8.5 | 8.5 | 0 | — |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher basic state functions score, China or Serbia?
- China, at 8.5 against 8.5 in Serbia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in basic state functions score between China and Serbia?
- 0, with China ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and Serbia?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2025.
- How do China and Serbia rank globally for basic state functions score?
- China ranks 28th and Serbia ranks 28th 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).