Panama vs Zambia: Basic State Functions Score
Panama
7
in 2025
Zambia
7
in 2025
Panama rank
62nd
Zambia rank
62nd
Basic State Functions Score over time
- Panama
- Zambia
How they compare
Panama currently reports 7 against 7 in Zambia, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 11 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Zambia ahead.
Panama ranks 62nd and Zambia ranks 62nd of 128 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Panama averaged higher in 1 and Zambia in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Panama | Zambia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7.17 | 7.5 | 0.3333 | Zambia |
| 2010s | 7.6 | 7.7 | 0.1 | Zambia |
| 2020s | 7.33 | 7 | 0.3333 | Panama |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher basic state functions score, Panama or Zambia?
- Panama, at 7 against 7 in Zambia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in basic state functions score between Panama and Zambia?
- 0, with Panama ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Panama and Zambia?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2025.
- How do Panama and Zambia rank globally for basic state functions score?
- Panama ranks 62nd and Zambia ranks 62nd 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).