Lebanon vs Syria: Basic State Functions Score
Lebanon
3.5
in 2025
Syria
2.5
in 2025
Lebanon rank
118th
Syria rank
120th
Basic State Functions Score over time
- Lebanon
- Syria
How they compare
Lebanon currently reports 3.5 against 2.5 in Syria, a difference of 1.
That makes Lebanon's figure about 1.4 times Syria's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 11 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Syria ahead.
Lebanon ranks 118th and Syria ranks 120th of 128 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Lebanon averaged higher in 2 and Syria in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Lebanon | Syria | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.17 | 7 | 1.83 | Syria |
| 2010s | 4.6 | 2.7 | 1.9 | Lebanon |
| 2020s | 4 | 1.83 | 2.17 | Lebanon |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher basic state functions score, Lebanon or Syria?
- Lebanon, at 3.5 against 2.5 in Syria as of 2025.
- What is the difference in basic state functions score between Lebanon and Syria?
- 1, with Lebanon ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Lebanon and Syria?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2025.
- How do Lebanon and Syria rank globally for basic state functions score?
- Lebanon ranks 118th and Syria ranks 120th 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).