Basic State Functions Score in Brazil
Brazil: Basic State Functions Score was 6.5 in 2025. ▼ Falling
Basic State Functions Score in Brazil, 2005–2025
Source: Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for basic state functions score in Brazil is 6.5, measured in 2025. That is the lowest value across all 11 years on record.
That represents a change of down 13.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, basic state functions score in Brazil peaked at 7.5 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 6.5, in 2023.
Brazil ranks 76th of 128 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 11 years of available data.
Basic State Functions Score in Brazil, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 7.5 | — |
| 2007 | 7.5 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 7.5 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 7.5 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 7.5 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 7.5 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 7.5 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 7.5 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 7 | -6.7% |
| 2023 | 6.5 | -7.1% |
| 2025 | 6.5 | +0.0% |
Brazil compared with similar countries
- Brazil's 6.5 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 7.5, 87% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Brazil's 6.5 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 6.5, 1.0× the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 3 |
| 2010s | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 5 |
| 2020s | 6.67 | 6.5 | 7 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Brazil
More reference data data for Brazil
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 13.82 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 72.83 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 139.27 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 9.01 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 139.27 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 46.34 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 18.99 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 405.35 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 699.19 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 49.04 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is basic state functions score in Brazil?
- Basic state functions score in Brazil was 6.5 in 2025, according to Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest basic state functions score recorded in Brazil?
- The highest recorded value was 7.5 in 2005.
- What is the lowest basic state functions score recorded in Brazil?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.5 in 2023.
- How does Brazil rank for basic state functions score?
- Brazil ranks 76th out of 128 countries with data for 2025.
- Is basic state functions score rising or falling in Brazil?
- Over the last ten years it is down 13.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Brazil 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).