Basic State Functions Score in Egypt

Egypt: Basic State Functions Score was 7 in 2025. ▼ Falling

Latest (2025)
7
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
62nd
of 128 countries
All-time high
7.5
in 2005
All-time low
6
in 2015
Years of data
11
2005–2025

Basic State Functions Score in Egypt, 2005–2025

024682005201520252005: 7.52007: 7.52009: 72011: 72013: 6.52015: 62017: 62019: 62021: 6.52023: 72025: 7

Source: Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for basic state functions score in Egypt is 7, measured in 2025.

The figure is up 16.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, basic state functions score in Egypt peaked at 7.5 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 6, in 2015.

That places Egypt 62nd out of 128 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 11 years of available data.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 7.33 7 7.5 3
2010s 6.3 6 7 5
2020s 6.83 6.5 7 3

Countries ranked near Egypt

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  6. 62 Liberia 7 compare
  7. 62 Mauritania 7 compare
  8. 62 Morocco 7 compare
  9. 62 Panama 7 compare
  10. 62 Russia 7 compare
  11. 62 Tanzania 7 compare
  12. 62 Thailand 7 compare
  13. 62 Zambia 7 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is basic state functions score in Egypt?
Basic state functions score in Egypt was 7 in 2025, according to Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest basic state functions score recorded in Egypt?
The highest recorded value was 7.5 in 2005.
What is the lowest basic state functions score recorded in Egypt?
The lowest recorded value was 6 in 2015.
How does Egypt rank for basic state functions score?
Egypt ranks 62nd out of 128 countries with data for 2025.
Is basic state functions score rising or falling in Egypt?
Over the last ten years it is up 16.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Egypt 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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Indicator
Basic State Functions Score
Source
Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
128 places, 1,394 data points, 2005–2025
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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).