How many years of comparable data are there for Democratic Republic of Congo and Lebanon?

11 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2025.

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.

Democratic Republic of Congo vs Lebanon: Basic State Functions Score

Democratic Republic of Congo

2.5

in 2025

Lebanon

3.5

in 2025

Democratic Republic of Congo rank

120th

Lebanon rank

118th

Basic State Functions Score over time

Democratic Republic of Congo
Lebanon

How they compare

Lebanon currently reports 3.5 against 2.5 in Democratic Republic of Congo, a difference of 1.

That makes Lebanon's figure about 1.4 times Democratic Republic of Congo's.

Across all 11 years both countries report, Lebanon has been ahead every year.

Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 120th and Lebanon ranks 118th of 128 countries.

Lebanon has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Democratic Republic of Congo	Lebanon	Difference	Ahead
2000s	2.17	5.17	3	Lebanon
2010s	2.4	4.6	2.2	Lebanon
2020s	2.5	4	1.5	Lebanon

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher basic state functions score, Democratic Republic of Congo or Lebanon?: Lebanon, at 3.5 against 2.5 in Democratic Republic of Congo as of 2025.
What is the difference in basic state functions score between Democratic Republic of Congo and Lebanon?: 1, with Lebanon ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Democratic Republic of Congo and Lebanon?: 11 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2025.
How do Democratic Republic of Congo and Lebanon rank globally for basic state functions score?: Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 120th and Lebanon ranks 118th 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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Indicator: Basic State Functions Score
Source: Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 128 places, 1,394 data points, 2005–2025
Last refreshed: 18 September 2026

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).