Papua New Guinea vs Venezuela: Basic State Functions Score
Papua New Guinea
4
in 2025
Venezuela
4
in 2025
Papua New Guinea rank
113th
Venezuela rank
113th
Basic State Functions Score over time
- Papua New Guinea
- Venezuela
How they compare
Papua New Guinea currently reports 4 against 4 in Venezuela, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 11 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Venezuela ahead.
Papua New Guinea ranks 113th and Venezuela ranks 113th of 128 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Papua New Guinea averaged higher in 1 and Venezuela in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Papua New Guinea | Venezuela | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 7.33 | 2.33 | Venezuela |
| 2010s | 4.6 | 5.2 | 0.6 | Venezuela |
| 2020s | 4 | 3.67 | 0.3333 | Papua New Guinea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher basic state functions score, Papua New Guinea or Venezuela?
- Papua New Guinea, at 4 against 4 in Venezuela as of 2025.
- What is the difference in basic state functions score between Papua New Guinea and Venezuela?
- 0, with Papua New Guinea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Papua New Guinea and Venezuela?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2025.
- How do Papua New Guinea and Venezuela rank globally for basic state functions score?
- Papua New Guinea ranks 113th and Venezuela ranks 113th 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).