Democratic Republic of Congo vs Yemen: Basic State Functions Score
Democratic Republic of Congo
2.5
in 2025
Yemen
2
in 2025
Democratic Republic of Congo rank
120th
Yemen rank
122nd
Basic State Functions Score over time
- Democratic Republic of Congo
- Yemen
How they compare
Democratic Republic of Congo currently reports 2.5 against 2 in Yemen, a difference of 0.5.
That makes Democratic Republic of Congo's figure about 1.2 times Yemen's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 11 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Yemen ahead.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 120th and Yemen ranks 122nd of 128 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Democratic Republic of Congo averaged higher in 1 and Yemen in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Democratic Republic of Congo | Yemen | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.17 | 4.83 | 2.67 | Yemen |
| 2010s | 2.4 | 2.7 | 0.3 | Yemen |
| 2020s | 2.5 | 1.83 | 0.6667 | Democratic Republic of Congo |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher basic state functions score, Democratic Republic of Congo or Yemen?
- Democratic Republic of Congo, at 2.5 against 2 in Yemen as of 2025.
- What is the difference in basic state functions score between Democratic Republic of Congo and Yemen?
- 0.5, with Democratic Republic of Congo ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Democratic Republic of Congo and Yemen?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2025.
- How do Democratic Republic of Congo and Yemen rank globally for basic state functions score?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 120th and Yemen 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).