Sri Lanka vs Turkmenistan: Basic State Functions Score
Sri Lanka
7.5
in 2025
Turkmenistan
7.5
in 2025
Sri Lanka rank
43rd
Turkmenistan rank
43rd
Basic State Functions Score over time
- Sri Lanka
- Turkmenistan
How they compare
Sri Lanka currently reports 7.5 against 7.5 in Turkmenistan, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 11 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Turkmenistan ahead.
Sri Lanka ranks 43rd and Turkmenistan ranks 43rd of 128 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Sri Lanka averaged higher in 2 and Turkmenistan in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Sri Lanka | Turkmenistan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.83 | 7.33 | 1.5 | Turkmenistan |
| 2010s | 8 | 7.8 | 0.2 | Sri Lanka |
| 2020s | 7.67 | 7.5 | 0.1667 | Sri Lanka |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher basic state functions score, Sri Lanka or Turkmenistan?
- Sri Lanka, at 7.5 against 7.5 in Turkmenistan as of 2025.
- What is the difference in basic state functions score between Sri Lanka and Turkmenistan?
- 0, with Sri Lanka ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Sri Lanka and Turkmenistan?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2025.
- How do Sri Lanka and Turkmenistan rank globally for basic state functions score?
- Sri Lanka ranks 43rd and Turkmenistan ranks 43rd 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).