Latvia vs Taiwan: Basic State Functions Score
Latvia
10
in 2025
Taiwan
10
in 2025
Latvia rank
1st
Taiwan rank
1st
Basic State Functions Score over time
- Latvia
- Taiwan
How they compare
Latvia currently reports 10 against 10 in Taiwan, a difference of 0.
Across all 11 years both countries report, Taiwan has been ahead every year.
Latvia ranks 1st and Taiwan ranks 1st of 128 countries.
Taiwan has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Latvia | Taiwan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 9.83 | 10 | 0.1667 | Taiwan |
| 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, Latvia or Taiwan?
- Latvia, at 10 against 10 in Taiwan as of 2025.
- What is the difference in basic state functions score between Latvia and Taiwan?
- 0, with Latvia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Latvia and Taiwan?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2025.
- How do Latvia and Taiwan rank globally for basic state functions score?
- Latvia ranks 1st and Taiwan 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).