Laos vs Tajikistan: Basic State Functions Score
Laos
7.5
in 2025
Tajikistan
7.5
in 2025
Laos rank
43rd
Tajikistan rank
43rd
Basic State Functions Score over time
- Laos
- Tajikistan
How they compare
Laos currently reports 7.5 against 7.5 in Tajikistan, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 11 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Laos ahead.
Laos ranks 43rd and Tajikistan ranks 43rd of 128 countries.
Laos has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Laos | Tajikistan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7.83 | 5.17 | 2.67 | Laos |
| 2010s | 7.8 | 7.1 | 0.7 | Laos |
| 2020s | 7.5 | 7.33 | 0.1667 | Laos |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher basic state functions score, Laos or Tajikistan?
- Laos, at 7.5 against 7.5 in Tajikistan as of 2025.
- What is the difference in basic state functions score between Laos and Tajikistan?
- 0, with Laos ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Laos and Tajikistan?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2025.
- How do Laos and Tajikistan rank globally for basic state functions score?
- Laos ranks 43rd and Tajikistan 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).