Basic State Functions Score in Mozambique
Mozambique: Basic State Functions Score was 5.5 in 2025. ▼ Falling
Basic State Functions Score in Mozambique, 2005–2025
Source: Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for basic state functions score in Mozambique is 5.5, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 8.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, basic state functions score in Mozambique peaked at 7.5 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 5, in 2017.
Mozambique ranks 94th of 128 countries on this measure, 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 Mozambique, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 7.5 | — |
| 2007 | 7 | -6.7% |
| 2009 | 6.5 | -7.1% |
| 2011 | 6.5 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 6 | -7.7% |
| 2015 | 6 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 5 | -16.7% |
| 2019 | 5 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 5 | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 5.5 | +10.0% |
| 2025 | 5.5 | +0.0% |
Mozambique compared with similar countries
- Mozambique's 5.5 is above the median for low income countries, which is 4.5, 1.2× the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Mozambique'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 | 7 | 6.5 | 7.5 | 3 |
| 2010s | 5.7 | 5 | 6.5 | 5 |
| 2020s | 5.33 | 5 | 5.5 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Mozambique
More reference data data for Mozambique
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 2.06 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.78 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 4.53 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.2808 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 4.53 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 6.9 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 9.3 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 8.28 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 27.89 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.53 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is basic state functions score in Mozambique?
- Basic state functions score in Mozambique 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 Mozambique?
- The highest recorded value was 7.5 in 2005.
- What is the lowest basic state functions score recorded in Mozambique?
- The lowest recorded value was 5 in 2017.
- How does Mozambique rank for basic state functions score?
- Mozambique ranks 94th out of 128 countries with data for 2025.
- Is basic state functions score rising or falling in Mozambique?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Mozambique 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).