Basic State Functions Score in Iraq
Iraq: Basic State Functions Score was 6 in 2025. ▲ Rising
Basic State Functions Score in Iraq, 2005–2025
Source: Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Iraq recorded 6 for basic state functions score in 2025. That is the highest value across all 11 years on record.
The figure is up 33.3% on the previous year and up 100.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, basic state functions score in Iraq peaked at 6 in 2025 and was at its lowest, 1, in 2005.
That places Iraq 86th out of 128 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 11 years of available data.
Basic State Functions Score in Iraq, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | — |
| 2007 | 2 | +100.0% |
| 2009 | 3 | +50.0% |
| 2011 | 4 | +33.3% |
| 2013 | 4 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 3 | -25.0% |
| 2017 | 3.5 | +16.7% |
| 2019 | 4.5 | +28.6% |
| 2021 | 4 | -11.1% |
| 2023 | 4.5 | +12.5% |
| 2025 | 6 | +33.3% |
Iraq compared with similar countries
- Iraq's 6 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 7.5, 80% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Iraq's 6 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 7, 86% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 2010s | 3.8 | 3 | 4.5 | 5 |
| 2020s | 4.83 | 4 | 6 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Iraq
More reference data data for Iraq
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.2116 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 3.19 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 7.23 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.3911 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 7.23 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.7096 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.235 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 13.21 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 30.36 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.13 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is basic state functions score in Iraq?
- Basic state functions score in Iraq was 6 in 2025, according to Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest basic state functions score recorded in Iraq?
- The highest recorded value was 6 in 2025.
- What is the lowest basic state functions score recorded in Iraq?
- The lowest recorded value was 1 in 2005.
- How does Iraq rank for basic state functions score?
- Iraq ranks 86th out of 128 countries with data for 2025.
- Is basic state functions score rising or falling in Iraq?
- Over the last ten years it is up 100.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Iraq 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).