Malaysia vs Vietnam: Basic State Functions Score
Malaysia
9
in 2025
Vietnam
9
in 2025
Malaysia rank
20th
Vietnam rank
20th
Basic State Functions Score over time
- Malaysia
- Vietnam
How they compare
Malaysia currently reports 9 against 9 in Vietnam, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 11 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Malaysia ahead.
Malaysia ranks 20th and Vietnam ranks 20th of 128 countries.
Malaysia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Malaysia | Vietnam | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 9.67 | 8.33 | 1.33 | Malaysia |
| 2010s | 9.2 | 8.5 | 0.7 | Malaysia |
| 2020s | 9 | 8.67 | 0.3333 | Malaysia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher basic state functions score, Malaysia or Vietnam?
- Malaysia, at 9 against 9 in Vietnam as of 2025.
- What is the difference in basic state functions score between Malaysia and Vietnam?
- 0, with Malaysia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Malaysia and Vietnam?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2025.
- How do Malaysia and Vietnam rank globally for basic state functions score?
- Malaysia ranks 20th and Vietnam ranks 20th 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).