Basic State Functions Score in Chad
Chad: Basic State Functions Score was 4 in 2025. ▲ Rising
Basic State Functions Score in Chad, 2005–2025
Source: Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Chad recorded 4 for basic state functions score in 2025.
The figure is down 20.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, basic state functions score in Chad peaked at 5 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 2.5, in 2007.
Chad ranks 113th of 128 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 11 years of available data.
Basic State Functions Score in Chad, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 3.5 | — |
| 2007 | 2.5 | -28.6% |
| 2009 | 3 | +20.0% |
| 2011 | 4 | +33.3% |
| 2013 | 5 | +25.0% |
| 2015 | 5 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 5 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 4.5 | -10.0% |
| 2021 | 4.5 | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 4 | -11.1% |
| 2025 | 4 | +0.0% |
Chad compared with similar countries
- Chad's 4 is below the median for low income countries, which is 4.5, 89% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Chad's 4 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 6, 67% of the median. (39 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3 | 2.5 | 3.5 | 3 |
| 2010s | 4.7 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| 2020s | 4.17 | 4 | 4.5 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Chad
More reference data data for Chad
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.3078 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 13.52 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 14.01 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1797 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 14.01 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.03 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.5525 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 58.55 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 61.14 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.9785 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is basic state functions score in Chad?
- Basic state functions score in Chad was 4 in 2025, according to Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest basic state functions score recorded in Chad?
- The highest recorded value was 5 in 2013.
- What is the lowest basic state functions score recorded in Chad?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.5 in 2007.
- How does Chad rank for basic state functions score?
- Chad ranks 113th out of 128 countries with data for 2025.
- Is basic state functions score rising or falling in Chad?
- Over the last ten years it is down 20.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Chad 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).