South Africa vs Togo: Basic State Functions Score
South Africa
6
in 2025
Togo
6
in 2025
South Africa rank
86th
Togo rank
86th
Basic State Functions Score over time
- South Africa
- Togo
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 6 against 6 in Togo, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 11 shared years of data; in 2005 it was South Africa ahead.
South Africa ranks 86th and Togo 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 | South Africa | Togo | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 8.17 | 7.33 | 0.8333 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 7.3 | 7.1 | 0.2 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 6.5 | 6.17 | 0.3333 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher basic state functions score, South Africa or Togo?
- South Africa, at 6 against 6 in Togo as of 2025.
- What is the difference in basic state functions score between South Africa and Togo?
- 0, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Togo?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2025.
- How do South Africa and Togo rank globally for basic state functions score?
- South Africa ranks 86th and Togo 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).