North Korea vs Sri Lanka: Basic State Functions Score
North Korea
7.5
in 2025
Sri Lanka
7.5
in 2025
North Korea rank
43rd
Sri Lanka rank
43rd
Basic State Functions Score over time
- North Korea
- Sri Lanka
How they compare
North Korea currently reports 7.5 against 7.5 in Sri Lanka, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 11 shared years of data; in 2005 it was North Korea ahead.
North Korea ranks 43rd and Sri Lanka ranks 43rd of 128 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, North Korea averaged higher in 1 and Sri Lanka in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | North Korea | Sri Lanka | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 8.67 | 5.83 | 2.83 | North Korea |
| 2010s | 8 | 8 | 0 | — |
| 2020s | 7.17 | 7.67 | 0.5 | Sri Lanka |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher basic state functions score, North Korea or Sri Lanka?
- North Korea, at 7.5 against 7.5 in Sri Lanka as of 2025.
- What is the difference in basic state functions score between North Korea and Sri Lanka?
- 0, with North Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for North Korea and Sri Lanka?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2025.
- How do North Korea and Sri Lanka rank globally for basic state functions score?
- North Korea ranks 43rd and Sri Lanka 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).