Nicaragua vs Senegal: Basic State Functions Score
Nicaragua
6.5
in 2025
Senegal
6.5
in 2025
Nicaragua rank
76th
Senegal rank
76th
Basic State Functions Score over time
- Nicaragua
- Senegal
How they compare
Nicaragua currently reports 6.5 against 6.5 in Senegal, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 11 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Senegal ahead.
Nicaragua ranks 76th and Senegal ranks 76th of 128 countries.
Senegal has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Nicaragua | Senegal | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6.67 | 6.67 | 0 | — |
| 2010s | 6.5 | 6.5 | 0 | — |
| 2020s | 6.17 | 6.5 | 0.3333 | Senegal |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher basic state functions score, Nicaragua or Senegal?
- Nicaragua, at 6.5 against 6.5 in Senegal as of 2025.
- What is the difference in basic state functions score between Nicaragua and Senegal?
- 0, with Nicaragua ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Nicaragua and Senegal?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2025.
- How do Nicaragua and Senegal rank globally for basic state functions score?
- Nicaragua ranks 76th and Senegal ranks 76th 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).