Basic State Functions Score in Russia
Russia: Basic State Functions Score was 7 in 2025. ▲ Rising
Basic State Functions Score in Russia, 2005–2025
Source: Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for basic state functions score in Russia is 7, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 6.7% on the previous year and down 12.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, basic state functions score in Russia peaked at 8 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 6.5, in 2005.
Russia ranks 62nd of 128 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 11 years of available data.
Basic State Functions Score in Russia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 6.5 | — |
| 2007 | 7.5 | +15.4% |
| 2009 | 7.5 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 7 | -6.7% |
| 2013 | 7 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 8 | +14.3% |
| 2017 | 8 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 8 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 8 | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 7.5 | -6.2% |
| 2025 | 7 | -6.7% |
Russia compared with similar countries
- Russia's 7 is below the median for high income countries, which is 9.75, 72% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Russia's 7 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 8.5, 82% of the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7.17 | 6.5 | 7.5 | 3 |
| 2010s | 7.6 | 7 | 8 | 5 |
| 2020s | 7.5 | 7 | 8 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Russia
More reference data data for Russia
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 9.34 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 4.11 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 26.58 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 4.94 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 26.58 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 31.32 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 19.38 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 18.16 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 129.69 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 26.88 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is basic state functions score in Russia?
- Basic state functions score in Russia 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 Russia?
- The highest recorded value was 8 in 2015.
- What is the lowest basic state functions score recorded in Russia?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.5 in 2005.
- How does Russia rank for basic state functions score?
- Russia ranks 62nd out of 128 countries with data for 2025.
- Is basic state functions score rising or falling in Russia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 12.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Russia 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).