South Sudan vs Syria: Basic State Functions Score
South Sudan
2
in 2025
Syria
2.5
in 2025
South Sudan rank
122nd
Syria rank
120th
Basic State Functions Score over time
- South Sudan
- Syria
How they compare
Syria currently reports 2.5 against 2 in South Sudan, a difference of 0.5.
That makes Syria's figure about 1.2 times South Sudan's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 7 shared years of data; in 2013 it was South Sudan ahead.
South Sudan ranks 122nd and Syria ranks 120th of 128 countries.
South Sudan has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Sudan | Syria | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 2.88 | 1.62 | 1.25 | South Sudan |
| 2020s | 2 | 1.83 | 0.1667 | South Sudan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher basic state functions score, South Sudan or Syria?
- Syria, at 2.5 against 2 in South Sudan as of 2025.
- What is the difference in basic state functions score between South Sudan and Syria?
- 0.5, with Syria ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Sudan and Syria?
- 7 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2025.
- How do South Sudan and Syria rank globally for basic state functions score?
- South Sudan ranks 122nd and Syria ranks 120th 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).