Mali vs Papua New Guinea: Basic State Functions Score
Mali
4
in 2025
Papua New Guinea
4
in 2025
Mali rank
113th
Papua New Guinea rank
113th
Basic State Functions Score over time
- Mali
- Papua New Guinea
How they compare
Mali currently reports 4 against 4 in Papua New Guinea, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 7 times across 11 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Mali ahead.
Mali ranks 113th and Papua New Guinea ranks 113th of 128 countries.
Mali has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Mali | Papua New Guinea | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.17 | 5 | 0.1667 | Mali |
| 2010s | 4.6 | 4.6 | 0 | — |
| 2020s | 4 | 4 | 0 | — |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher basic state functions score, Mali or Papua New Guinea?
- Mali, at 4 against 4 in Papua New Guinea as of 2025.
- What is the difference in basic state functions score between Mali and Papua New Guinea?
- 0, with Mali ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Mali and Papua New Guinea?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2025.
- How do Mali and Papua New Guinea rank globally for basic state functions score?
- Mali ranks 113th and Papua New Guinea ranks 113th 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).