Ethiopia vs Pakistan: Basic State Functions Score
Ethiopia
4.5
in 2025
Pakistan
4.5
in 2025
Ethiopia rank
106th
Pakistan rank
106th
Basic State Functions Score over time
- Ethiopia
- Pakistan
How they compare
Ethiopia currently reports 4.5 against 4.5 in Pakistan, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 11 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Ethiopia ahead.
Ethiopia ranks 106th and Pakistan ranks 106th of 128 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Ethiopia averaged higher in 2 and Pakistan in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ethiopia | Pakistan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6.17 | 4.83 | 1.33 | Ethiopia |
| 2010s | 6.7 | 4.1 | 2.6 | Ethiopia |
| 2020s | 4.83 | 5 | 0.1667 | Pakistan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher basic state functions score, Ethiopia or Pakistan?
- Ethiopia, at 4.5 against 4.5 in Pakistan as of 2025.
- What is the difference in basic state functions score between Ethiopia and Pakistan?
- 0, with Ethiopia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ethiopia and Pakistan?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2025.
- How do Ethiopia and Pakistan rank globally for basic state functions score?
- Ethiopia ranks 106th and Pakistan ranks 106th 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).