Nigeria vs Papua New Guinea: Basic State Functions Score
Nigeria
4
in 2025
Papua New Guinea
4
in 2025
Nigeria rank
113th
Papua New Guinea rank
113th
Basic State Functions Score over time
- Nigeria
- Papua New Guinea
How they compare
Nigeria currently reports 4 against 4 in Papua New Guinea, a difference of 0.
Across all 11 years both countries report, Papua New Guinea has been ahead every year.
Nigeria ranks 113th and Papua New Guinea ranks 113th of 128 countries.
Papua New Guinea has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Nigeria | Papua New Guinea | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.83 | 5 | 0.1667 | Papua New Guinea |
| 2010s | 4.3 | 4.6 | 0.3 | Papua New Guinea |
| 2020s | 4 | 4 | 0 | — |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher basic state functions score, Nigeria or Papua New Guinea?
- Nigeria, at 4 against 4 in Papua New Guinea as of 2025.
- What is the difference in basic state functions score between Nigeria and Papua New Guinea?
- 0, with Nigeria ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Nigeria and Papua New Guinea?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2025.
- How do Nigeria and Papua New Guinea rank globally for basic state functions score?
- Nigeria 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).