Basic State Functions Score in Bahrain
Bahrain: Basic State Functions Score was 8.5 in 2025. ▼ Falling
Basic State Functions Score in Bahrain, 2005–2025
Source: Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, basic state functions score in Bahrain stood at 8.5.
The figure is up 21.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, basic state functions score in Bahrain peaked at 9.5 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 7, in 2015.
That places Bahrain 28th out of 128 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 11 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 9.17 | 8.5 | 9.5 | 3 |
| 2010s | 7.4 | 7 | 8.5 | 5 |
| 2020s | 8.17 | 7.5 | 8.5 | 3 |
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More reference data data for Bahrain
- Spring temperature anomalies 0.729 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.4928 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month -0.2403 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 0 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.6871 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 1.24 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 120.52 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is basic state functions score in Bahrain?
- Basic state functions score in Bahrain was 8.5 in 2025, according to Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest basic state functions score recorded in Bahrain?
- The highest recorded value was 9.5 in 2005.
- What is the lowest basic state functions score recorded in Bahrain?
- The lowest recorded value was 7 in 2015.
- How does Bahrain rank for basic state functions score?
- Bahrain ranks 28th out of 128 countries with data for 2025.
- Is basic state functions score rising or falling in Bahrain?
- Over the last ten years it is up 21.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Bahrain data come from?
- The figures come from Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Basic State Functions Score. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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).