Libya vs Somalia: Basic State Functions Score
Libya
1.5
in 2025
Somalia
1.5
in 2025
Libya rank
126th
Somalia rank
126th
Basic State Functions Score over time
- Libya
- Somalia
How they compare
Libya currently reports 1.5 against 1.5 in Somalia, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 11 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Libya ahead.
Libya ranks 126th and Somalia ranks 126th of 128 countries.
Libya has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Libya | Somalia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 8 | 1 | 7 | Libya |
| 2010s | 2.9 | 1 | 1.9 | Libya |
| 2020s | 1.5 | 1.5 | 0 | — |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher basic state functions score, Libya or Somalia?
- Libya, at 1.5 against 1.5 in Somalia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in basic state functions score between Libya and Somalia?
- 0, with Libya ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Libya and Somalia?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2025.
- How do Libya and Somalia rank globally for basic state functions score?
- Libya ranks 126th and Somalia ranks 126th 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).