Cote d'Ivoire vs North Korea: Basic State Functions Score
Cote d'Ivoire
7.5
in 2025
North Korea
7.5
in 2025
Cote d'Ivoire rank
43rd
North Korea rank
43rd
Basic State Functions Score over time
- Cote d'Ivoire
- North Korea
How they compare
Cote d'Ivoire currently reports 7.5 against 7.5 in North Korea, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 11 shared years of data; in 2005 it was North Korea ahead.
Cote d'Ivoire ranks 43rd and North Korea ranks 43rd of 128 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Cote d'Ivoire averaged higher in 1 and North Korea in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Cote d'Ivoire | North Korea | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3 | 8.67 | 5.67 | North Korea |
| 2010s | 6.1 | 8 | 1.9 | North Korea |
| 2020s | 7.5 | 7.17 | 0.3333 | Cote d'Ivoire |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher basic state functions score, Cote d'Ivoire or North Korea?
- Cote d'Ivoire, at 7.5 against 7.5 in North Korea as of 2025.
- What is the difference in basic state functions score between Cote d'Ivoire and North Korea?
- 0, with Cote d'Ivoire ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Cote d'Ivoire and North Korea?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2025.
- How do Cote d'Ivoire and North Korea rank globally for basic state functions score?
- Cote d'Ivoire ranks 43rd and North Korea ranks 43rd 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).