Basic State Functions Score in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Basic State Functions Score was 2.5 in 2025. ▲ Rising
Basic State Functions Score in Democratic Republic of Congo, 2005–2025
Source: Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, basic state functions score in Democratic Republic of Congo stood at 2.5. That is the highest value across all 11 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is unchanged over ten years.
Over the whole period, basic state functions score in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 2.5 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 1.5, in 2005.
That places Democratic Republic of Congo 120th out of 128 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 11 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.17 | 1.5 | 2.5 | 3 |
| 2010s | 2.4 | 2 | 2.5 | 5 |
| 2020s | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 3 |
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More reference data data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- Spring temperature anomalies 0.2047 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.8778 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 1.05 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 1.17 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.6722 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 133.85 2010 = 100 (2016)
- 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 Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Basic state functions score in Democratic Republic of Congo was 2.5 in 2025, according to Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest basic state functions score recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 2.5 in 2007.
- What is the lowest basic state functions score recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.5 in 2005.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for basic state functions score?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 120th out of 128 countries with data for 2025.
- Is basic state functions score rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo 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).