Ghana vs Jamaica: Basic State Functions Score
Ghana
7.5
in 2025
Jamaica
7.5
in 2025
Ghana rank
43rd
Jamaica rank
43rd
Basic State Functions Score over time
- Ghana
- Jamaica
How they compare
Ghana currently reports 7.5 against 7.5 in Jamaica, a difference of 0.
Across all 11 years both countries report, Jamaica has been ahead every year.
Ghana ranks 43rd and Jamaica ranks 43rd of 128 countries.
Jamaica has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ghana | Jamaica | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7.17 | 8 | 0.8333 | Jamaica |
| 2010s | 7.4 | 8 | 0.6 | Jamaica |
| 2020s | 7.5 | 7.67 | 0.1667 | Jamaica |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher basic state functions score, Ghana or Jamaica?
- Ghana, at 7.5 against 7.5 in Jamaica as of 2025.
- What is the difference in basic state functions score between Ghana and Jamaica?
- 0, with Ghana ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ghana and Jamaica?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2025.
- How do Ghana and Jamaica rank globally for basic state functions score?
- Ghana ranks 43rd and Jamaica 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).