Laos vs Namibia: Basic State Functions Score
Laos
7.5
in 2025
Namibia
7.5
in 2025
Laos rank
43rd
Namibia rank
43rd
Basic State Functions Score over time
- Laos
- Namibia
How they compare
Laos currently reports 7.5 against 7.5 in Namibia, a difference of 0.
Across all 11 years both countries report, Namibia has been ahead every year.
Laos ranks 43rd and Namibia ranks 43rd of 128 countries.
Namibia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Laos | Namibia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7.83 | 8.17 | 0.3333 | Namibia |
| 2010s | 7.8 | 7.9 | 0.1 | Namibia |
| 2020s | 7.5 | 7.5 | 0 | — |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher basic state functions score, Laos or Namibia?
- Laos, at 7.5 against 7.5 in Namibia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in basic state functions score between Laos and Namibia?
- 0, with Laos ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Laos and Namibia?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2025.
- How do Laos and Namibia rank globally for basic state functions score?
- Laos ranks 43rd and Namibia 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).