Basic State Functions Score in Colombia
Colombia: Basic State Functions Score was 5.5 in 2025. ▲ Rising
Basic State Functions Score in Colombia, 2005–2025
Source: Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, basic state functions score in Colombia stood at 5.5.
The figure is down 8.3% on the previous year and down 8.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, basic state functions score in Colombia peaked at 6.5 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 3.5, in 2005.
Colombia ranks 94th of 128 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 11 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.5 | 3.5 | 5.5 | 3 |
| 2010s | 6.2 | 6 | 6.5 | 5 |
| 2020s | 5.83 | 5.5 | 6 | 3 |
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More reference data data for Colombia
- Spring temperature anomalies 1 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 1.1 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.0438 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.5992 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.8514 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 206.38 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 1 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is basic state functions score in Colombia?
- Basic state functions score in Colombia was 5.5 in 2025, according to Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest basic state functions score recorded in Colombia?
- The highest recorded value was 6.5 in 2017.
- What is the lowest basic state functions score recorded in Colombia?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.5 in 2005.
- How does Colombia rank for basic state functions score?
- Colombia ranks 94th out of 128 countries with data for 2025.
- Is basic state functions score rising or falling in Colombia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Colombia 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).