Colombia vs Congo: Basic State Functions Score
Colombia
5.5
in 2025
Congo
5.5
in 2025
Colombia rank
94th
Congo rank
94th
Basic State Functions Score over time
- Colombia
- Congo
How they compare
Colombia currently reports 5.5 against 5.5 in Congo, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 10 shared years of data; in 2007 it was Congo ahead.
Colombia ranks 94th and Congo ranks 94th of 128 countries.
Colombia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Colombia | Congo | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 5 | 0 | — |
| 2010s | 6.2 | 5.4 | 0.8 | Colombia |
| 2020s | 5.83 | 5.5 | 0.3333 | Colombia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher basic state functions score, Colombia or Congo?
- Colombia, at 5.5 against 5.5 in Congo as of 2025.
- What is the difference in basic state functions score between Colombia and Congo?
- 0, with Colombia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Colombia and Congo?
- 10 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2025.
- How do Colombia and Congo rank globally for basic state functions score?
- Colombia ranks 94th and Congo ranks 94th 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).