Iraq vs Sierra Leone: Basic State Functions Score
Iraq
6
in 2025
Sierra Leone
6
in 2025
Iraq rank
86th
Sierra Leone rank
86th
Basic State Functions Score over time
- Iraq
- Sierra Leone
How they compare
Iraq currently reports 6 against 6 in Sierra Leone, a difference of 0.
Across all 11 years both countries report, Sierra Leone has been ahead every year.
Iraq ranks 86th and Sierra Leone ranks 86th of 128 countries.
Sierra Leone has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iraq | Sierra Leone | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2 | 6.33 | 4.33 | Sierra Leone |
| 2010s | 3.8 | 6.7 | 2.9 | Sierra Leone |
| 2020s | 4.83 | 6 | 1.17 | Sierra Leone |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher basic state functions score, Iraq or Sierra Leone?
- Iraq, at 6 against 6 in Sierra Leone as of 2025.
- What is the difference in basic state functions score between Iraq and Sierra Leone?
- 0, with Iraq ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iraq and Sierra Leone?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2025.
- How do Iraq and Sierra Leone rank globally for basic state functions score?
- Iraq ranks 86th and Sierra Leone ranks 86th 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).