Basic State Functions Score in Panama
Panama: Basic State Functions Score was 7 in 2025. ▬ Flat
Basic State Functions Score in Panama, 2005–2025
Source: Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for basic state functions score in Panama is 7, measured in 2025. That is the lowest value across all 11 years on record.
That represents a change of down 6.7% on the previous year and down 6.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, basic state functions score in Panama peaked at 8 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 7, in 2005.
That places Panama 62nd out of 128 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
Basic State Functions Score in Panama, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 7 | — |
| 2007 | 7 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 7.5 | +7.1% |
| 2011 | 7.5 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 8 | +6.7% |
| 2015 | 7.5 | -6.2% |
| 2017 | 7.5 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 7.5 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 7.5 | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 7.5 | +0.0% |
| 2025 | 7 | -6.7% |
Panama compared with similar countries
- Panama's 7 is below the median for high income countries, which is 9.75, 72% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Panama's 7 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 6.5, 1.1× the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7.17 | 7 | 7.5 | 3 |
| 2010s | 7.6 | 7.5 | 8 | 5 |
| 2020s | 7.33 | 7 | 7.5 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Panama
More reference data data for Panama
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.1446 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.6179 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.9793 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0285 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.9793 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.4849 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.2267 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 3.44 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 5.08 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1553 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is basic state functions score in Panama?
- Basic state functions score in Panama 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 Panama?
- The highest recorded value was 8 in 2013.
- What is the lowest basic state functions score recorded in Panama?
- The lowest recorded value was 7 in 2005.
- How does Panama rank for basic state functions score?
- Panama ranks 62nd out of 128 countries with data for 2025.
- Is basic state functions score rising or falling in Panama?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Panama 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).