Liberia vs Zambia: Basic State Functions Score
Liberia
7
in 2025
Zambia
7
in 2025
Liberia rank
62nd
Zambia rank
62nd
Basic State Functions Score over time
- Liberia
- Zambia
How they compare
Liberia currently reports 7 against 7 in Zambia, a difference of 0.
Across all 11 years both countries report, Zambia has been ahead every year.
Liberia ranks 62nd and Zambia ranks 62nd of 128 countries.
Zambia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Liberia | Zambia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.83 | 7.5 | 2.67 | Zambia |
| 2010s | 6.6 | 7.7 | 1.1 | Zambia |
| 2020s | 7 | 7 | 0 | — |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher basic state functions score, Liberia or Zambia?
- Liberia, at 7 against 7 in Zambia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in basic state functions score between Liberia and Zambia?
- 0, with Liberia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Liberia and Zambia?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2025.
- How do Liberia and Zambia rank globally for basic state functions score?
- Liberia ranks 62nd and Zambia ranks 62nd 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).