South Korea vs Singapore: Basic State Functions Score
South Korea
10
in 2025
Singapore
10
in 2025
South Korea rank
1st
Singapore rank
1st
Basic State Functions Score over time
- South Korea
- Singapore
How they compare
South Korea currently reports 10 against 10 in Singapore, a difference of 0.
Across all 11 years both countries report, Singapore has been ahead every year.
South Korea ranks 1st and Singapore ranks 1st of 128 countries.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Korea | Singapore | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 10 | 10 | 0 | — |
| 2010s | 10 | 10 | 0 | — |
| 2020s | 10 | 10 | 0 | — |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher basic state functions score, South Korea or Singapore?
- South Korea, at 10 against 10 in Singapore as of 2025.
- What is the difference in basic state functions score between South Korea and Singapore?
- 0, with South Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Korea and Singapore?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2025.
- How do South Korea and Singapore rank globally for basic state functions score?
- South Korea ranks 1st and Singapore ranks 1st 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).