South Africa vs Zimbabwe: Basic State Functions Score
South Africa
6
in 2025
Zimbabwe
6
in 2025
South Africa rank
86th
Zimbabwe rank
86th
Basic State Functions Score over time
- South Africa
- Zimbabwe
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 6 against 6 in Zimbabwe, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 11 shared years of data; in 2005 it was South Africa ahead.
South Africa ranks 86th and Zimbabwe ranks 86th of 128 countries.
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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).