Malawi vs Rwanda: Basic State Functions Score
Malawi
7.5
in 2025
Rwanda
7.5
in 2025
Malawi rank
43rd
Rwanda rank
43rd
Basic State Functions Score over time
- Malawi
- Rwanda
How they compare
Malawi currently reports 7.5 against 7.5 in Rwanda, a difference of 0.
Across all 11 years both countries report, Rwanda has been ahead every year.
Malawi ranks 43rd and Rwanda ranks 43rd of 128 countries.
Rwanda has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Malawi | Rwanda | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7.5 | 7.83 | 0.3333 | Rwanda |
| 2010s | 7.5 | 8.1 | 0.6 | Rwanda |
| 2020s | 7.17 | 7.5 | 0.3333 | Rwanda |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher basic state functions score, Malawi or Rwanda?
- Malawi, at 7.5 against 7.5 in Rwanda as of 2025.
- What is the difference in basic state functions score between Malawi and Rwanda?
- 0, with Malawi ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Malawi and Rwanda?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2025.
- How do Malawi and Rwanda rank globally for basic state functions score?
- Malawi ranks 43rd and Rwanda ranks 43rd 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).