Basic State Functions Score in Namibia

Namibia: Basic State Functions Score was 7.5 in 2025. ▼ Falling

Latest (2025)
7.5
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
43rd
of 128 countries
All-time high
8.5
in 2009
All-time low
7.5
in 2017
Years of data
11
2005–2025

Basic State Functions Score in Namibia, 2005–2025

024682005201520252005: 82007: 82009: 8.52011: 82013: 82015: 82017: 7.52019: 82021: 7.52023: 7.52025: 7.5

Source: Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for basic state functions score in Namibia is 7.5, measured in 2025. That is the lowest value across all 11 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 6.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, basic state functions score in Namibia peaked at 8.5 in 2009 and was at its lowest, 7.5, in 2017.

That places Namibia 43rd 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 8.17 8 8.5 3
2010s 7.9 7.5 8 5
2020s 7.5 7.5 7.5 3

Countries ranked near Namibia

  1. 43 Argentina 7.5 compare
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  3. 43 Bosnia and Herzegovina 7.5 compare
  4. 43 Cote d'Ivoire 7.5 compare
  5. 43 Cuba 7.5 compare
  6. 43 Ghana 7.5 compare
  7. 43 India 7.5 compare
  8. 43 Jamaica 7.5 compare
  9. 43 Laos 7.5 compare
  10. 43 Lesotho 7.5 compare
  11. 43 Malawi 7.5 compare
  12. 43 North Korea 7.5 compare
  13. 43 Rwanda 7.5 compare
  14. 43 Sri Lanka 7.5 compare
  15. 43 Tajikistan 7.5 compare
  16. 43 Turkey 7.5 compare
  17. 43 Turkmenistan 7.5 compare
  18. 43 Uzbekistan 7.5 compare

See the full ranking of 128 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is basic state functions score in Namibia?
Basic state functions score in Namibia was 7.5 in 2025, according to Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest basic state functions score recorded in Namibia?
The highest recorded value was 8.5 in 2009.
What is the lowest basic state functions score recorded in Namibia?
The lowest recorded value was 7.5 in 2017.
How does Namibia rank for basic state functions score?
Namibia ranks 43rd out of 128 countries with data for 2025.
Is basic state functions score rising or falling in Namibia?
Over the last ten years it is down 6.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Namibia 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

Indicator
Basic State Functions Score
Source
Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
128 places, 1,394 data points, 2005–2025
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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).