Jordan vs Saudi Arabia: Basic State Functions Score
Jordan
8
in 2025
Saudi Arabia
8
in 2025
Jordan rank
35th
Saudi Arabia rank
35th
Basic State Functions Score over time
- Jordan
- Saudi Arabia
How they compare
Jordan currently reports 8 against 8 in Saudi Arabia, a difference of 0.
Across all 11 years both countries report, Saudi Arabia has been ahead every year.
Jordan ranks 35th and Saudi Arabia ranks 35th of 128 countries.
Saudi Arabia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Jordan | Saudi Arabia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7.33 | 7.67 | 0.3333 | Saudi Arabia |
| 2010s | 6.8 | 7.3 | 0.5 | Saudi Arabia |
| 2020s | 7.5 | 7.67 | 0.1667 | Saudi Arabia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher basic state functions score, Jordan or Saudi Arabia?
- Jordan, at 8 against 8 in Saudi Arabia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in basic state functions score between Jordan and Saudi Arabia?
- 0, with Jordan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Jordan and Saudi Arabia?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2025.
- How do Jordan and Saudi Arabia rank globally for basic state functions score?
- Jordan ranks 35th and Saudi Arabia ranks 35th 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).