Sierra Leone vs South Africa: Basic State Functions Score
Sierra Leone
6
in 2025
South Africa
6
in 2025
Sierra Leone rank
86th
South Africa rank
86th
Basic State Functions Score over time
- Sierra Leone
- South Africa
How they compare
Sierra Leone currently reports 6 against 6 in South Africa, a difference of 0.
Across all 11 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
Sierra Leone ranks 86th and South Africa ranks 86th of 128 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Sierra Leone | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6.33 | 8.17 | 1.83 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 6.7 | 7.3 | 0.6 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 6 | 6.5 | 0.5 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher basic state functions score, Sierra Leone or South Africa?
- Sierra Leone, at 6 against 6 in South Africa as of 2025.
- What is the difference in basic state functions score between Sierra Leone and South Africa?
- 0, with Sierra Leone ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Sierra Leone and South Africa?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2025.
- How do Sierra Leone and South Africa rank globally for basic state functions score?
- Sierra Leone ranks 86th and South Africa ranks 86th 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).