Mexico vs Philippines: Basic State Functions Score
Mexico
5.5
in 2025
Philippines
5.5
in 2025
Mexico rank
94th
Philippines rank
94th
Basic State Functions Score over time
- Mexico
- Philippines
How they compare
Mexico currently reports 5.5 against 5.5 in Philippines, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 11 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Mexico ahead.
Mexico ranks 94th and Philippines ranks 94th of 128 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Mexico averaged higher in 1 and Philippines in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Mexico | Philippines | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7.17 | 6.17 | 1 | Mexico |
| 2010s | 6.3 | 6.5 | 0.2 | Philippines |
| 2020s | 5.67 | 5.83 | 0.1667 | Philippines |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher basic state functions score, Mexico or Philippines?
- Mexico, at 5.5 against 5.5 in Philippines as of 2025.
- What is the difference in basic state functions score between Mexico and Philippines?
- 0, with Mexico ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Mexico and Philippines?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2025.
- How do Mexico and Philippines rank globally for basic state functions score?
- Mexico ranks 94th and Philippines ranks 94th 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).