Mauritania vs Tanzania: Basic State Functions Score
Mauritania
7
in 2025
Tanzania
7
in 2025
Mauritania rank
62nd
Tanzania rank
62nd
Basic State Functions Score over time
- Mauritania
- Tanzania
How they compare
Mauritania currently reports 7 against 7 in Tanzania, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 10 shared years of data; in 2007 it was Tanzania ahead.
Mauritania ranks 62nd and Tanzania ranks 62nd of 128 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Mauritania averaged higher in 1 and Tanzania in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Mauritania | Tanzania | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6.5 | 7 | 0.5 | Tanzania |
| 2010s | 6.8 | 6.7 | 0.1 | Mauritania |
| 2020s | 6.67 | 7 | 0.3333 | Tanzania |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher basic state functions score, Mauritania or Tanzania?
- Mauritania, at 7 against 7 in Tanzania as of 2025.
- What is the difference in basic state functions score between Mauritania and Tanzania?
- 0, with Mauritania ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Mauritania and Tanzania?
- 10 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2025.
- How do Mauritania and Tanzania rank globally for basic state functions score?
- Mauritania ranks 62nd and Tanzania ranks 62nd of 128 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) β 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).