Burkina Faso vs Democratic Republic of Congo: Stateness Index
Burkina Faso
5.25
in 2025
Democratic Republic of Congo
5.5
in 2025
Burkina Faso rank
112th
Democratic Republic of Congo rank
109th
Stateness Index over time
- Burkina Faso
- Democratic Republic of Congo
How they compare
Democratic Republic of Congo currently reports 5.5 against 5.25 in Burkina Faso, a difference of 0.25.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 11 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Burkina Faso ahead.
Burkina Faso ranks 112th and Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 109th of 128 countries.
Burkina Faso has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Burkina Faso | Democratic Republic of Congo | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 8.33 | 4.67 | 3.67 | Burkina Faso |
| 2010s | 7.6 | 5.25 | 2.35 | Burkina Faso |
| 2020s | 5.67 | 5.5 | 0.1667 | Burkina Faso |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher stateness index, Burkina Faso or Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Democratic Republic of Congo, at 5.5 against 5.25 in Burkina Faso as of 2025.
- What is the difference in stateness index between Burkina Faso and Democratic Republic of Congo?
- 0.25, with Democratic Republic of Congo ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Burkina Faso and Democratic Republic of Congo?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2025.
- How do Burkina Faso and Democratic Republic of Congo rank globally for stateness index?
- Burkina Faso ranks 112th and Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 109th of 128 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as Stateness Index. 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, provides basic public services across the country, citizens accept the state as legitimate, religious dogmas do not interfere, and citizenship is accessible.