Basic State Functions Score in Kenya
Kenya: Basic State Functions Score was 5.5 in 2025. ▼ Falling
Basic State Functions Score in Kenya, 2005–2025
Source: Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for basic state functions score in Kenya is 5.5, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 10.0% on the previous year and unchanged over ten years.
Over the whole period, basic state functions score in Kenya peaked at 6 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 5, in 2021.
That places Kenya 94th 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.
Basic State Functions Score in Kenya, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 5.5 | — |
| 2007 | 5.5 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 5.5 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 6 | +9.1% |
| 2013 | 5.5 | -8.3% |
| 2015 | 5.5 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 5.5 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 5.5 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 5 | -9.1% |
| 2023 | 5 | +0.0% |
| 2025 | 5.5 | +10.0% |
Kenya compared with similar countries
- Kenya's 5.5 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 6.75, 81% of the median. (38 countries reporting)
- Kenya's 5.5 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 6, 92% of the median. (39 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 3 |
| 2010s | 5.6 | 5.5 | 6 | 5 |
| 2020s | 5.17 | 5 | 5.5 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Kenya
More reference data data for Kenya
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.5379 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 12.22 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 14.55 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.377 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 14.55 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.8 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.1 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 58.05 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 68.95 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.05 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is basic state functions score in Kenya?
- Basic state functions score in Kenya 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 Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 6 in 2011.
- What is the lowest basic state functions score recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was 5 in 2021.
- How does Kenya rank for basic state functions score?
- Kenya ranks 94th out of 128 countries with data for 2025.
- Is basic state functions score rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Kenya 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).