Syria vs Yemen: Basic State Functions Score
Syria
2.5
in 2025
Yemen
2
in 2025
Syria rank
120th
Yemen rank
122nd
Basic State Functions Score over time
- Syria
- Yemen
How they compare
Syria currently reports 2.5 against 2 in Yemen, a difference of 0.5.
That makes Syria's figure about 1.2 times Yemen's.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 11 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Syria ahead.
Syria ranks 120th and Yemen ranks 122nd of 128 countries.
Syria has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Syria | Yemen | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7 | 4.83 | 2.17 | Syria |
| 2010s | 2.7 | 2.7 | 0 | — |
| 2020s | 1.83 | 1.83 | 0 | — |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher basic state functions score, Syria or Yemen?
- Syria, at 2.5 against 2 in Yemen as of 2025.
- What is the difference in basic state functions score between Syria and Yemen?
- 0.5, with Syria ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Syria and Yemen?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2025.
- How do Syria and Yemen rank globally for basic state functions score?
- Syria ranks 120th and Yemen ranks 122nd of 128 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – 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).