Latvia vs Poland: Basic State Functions Score
Latvia
10
in 2025
Poland
10
in 2025
Latvia rank
1st
Poland rank
1st
Basic State Functions Score over time
- Latvia
- Poland
How they compare
Latvia currently reports 10 against 10 in Poland, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 11 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Poland ahead.
Latvia ranks 1st and Poland ranks 1st of 128 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Latvia averaged higher in 2 and Poland in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Latvia | Poland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 9.83 | 10 | 0.1667 | Poland |
| 2010s | 10 | 9.9 | 0.1 | Latvia |
| 2020s | 10 | 9.67 | 0.3333 | Latvia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher basic state functions score, Latvia or Poland?
- Latvia, at 10 against 10 in Poland as of 2025.
- What is the difference in basic state functions score between Latvia and Poland?
- 0, with Latvia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Latvia and Poland?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2025.
- How do Latvia and Poland rank globally for basic state functions score?
- Latvia ranks 1st and Poland 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).