Basic State Functions Score in Guatemala
Guatemala: Basic State Functions Score was 5 in 2025. ▼ Falling
Basic State Functions Score in Guatemala, 2005–2025
Source: Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Guatemala recorded 5 for basic state functions score in 2025.
The figure is up 11.1% on the previous year and up 11.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, basic state functions score in Guatemala peaked at 6 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 3.5, in 2019.
Guatemala ranks 104th of 128 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 11 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.83 | 5.5 | 6 | 3 |
| 2010s | 4.2 | 3.5 | 4.5 | 5 |
| 2020s | 4.5 | 4 | 5 | 3 |
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More reference data data for Guatemala
- Spring temperature anomalies -0.4881 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 1.04 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month -0.2788 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.5692 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.8885 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 182.28 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 Guatemala?
- Basic state functions score in Guatemala was 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 Guatemala?
- The highest recorded value was 6 in 2005.
- What is the lowest basic state functions score recorded in Guatemala?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.5 in 2019.
- How does Guatemala rank for basic state functions score?
- Guatemala ranks 104th out of 128 countries with data for 2025.
- Is basic state functions score rising or falling in Guatemala?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Guatemala 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).