Basic State Functions Score in Mauritania
Mauritania: Basic State Functions Score was 7 in 2025. ▲ Rising
Basic State Functions Score in Mauritania, 2007–2025
Source: Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Mauritania recorded 7 for basic state functions score in 2025.
The figure is up 7.7% on the previous year and unchanged over ten years.
Over the whole period, basic state functions score in Mauritania peaked at 7.5 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 5.5, in 2009.
Mauritania ranks 62nd of 128 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 10 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6.5 | 5.5 | 7.5 | 2 |
| 2010s | 6.8 | 6 | 7.5 | 5 |
| 2020s | 6.67 | 6.5 | 7 | 3 |
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More reference data data for Mauritania
- Spring temperature anomalies -0.5281 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 1.47 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.348 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.3267 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies -1.5 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 171.28 2010 = 100 (2025)
- 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 Mauritania?
- Basic state functions score in Mauritania 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 Mauritania?
- The highest recorded value was 7.5 in 2007.
- What is the lowest basic state functions score recorded in Mauritania?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.5 in 2009.
- How does Mauritania rank for basic state functions score?
- Mauritania ranks 62nd out of 128 countries with data for 2025.
- Is basic state functions score rising or falling in Mauritania?
- Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Mauritania 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).