Basic State Functions Score in Serbia
Serbia: Basic State Functions Score was 8.5 in 2025. ▼ Falling
Basic State Functions Score in Serbia, 2005–2025
Source: Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for basic state functions score in Serbia is 8.5, measured in 2025. That is the lowest value across all 11 years on record.
That represents a change of down 10.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, basic state functions score in Serbia peaked at 9.5 in 2009 and was at its lowest, 8.5, in 2019.
Serbia ranks 28th of 128 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 11 years of available data.
Basic State Functions Score in Serbia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 9 | — |
| 2007 | 9 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 9.5 | +5.6% |
| 2011 | 9.5 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 9.5 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 9.5 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 9.5 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 8.5 | -10.5% |
| 2021 | 8.5 | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 8.5 | +0.0% |
| 2025 | 8.5 | +0.0% |
Serbia compared with similar countries
- Serbia's 8.5 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 7.5, 1.1× the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Serbia's 8.5 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 8.5, 1.0× the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 9.17 | 9 | 9.5 | 3 |
| 2010s | 9.3 | 8.5 | 9.5 | 5 |
| 2020s | 8.5 | 8.5 | 8.5 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Serbia
More reference data data for Serbia
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.6055 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.3321 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 3.36 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.3467 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 3.36 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 2.03 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.29 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.44 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 15.2 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.89 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is basic state functions score in Serbia?
- Basic state functions score in Serbia was 8.5 in 2025, according to Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest basic state functions score recorded in Serbia?
- The highest recorded value was 9.5 in 2009.
- What is the lowest basic state functions score recorded in Serbia?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.5 in 2019.
- How does Serbia rank for basic state functions score?
- Serbia ranks 28th out of 128 countries with data for 2025.
- Is basic state functions score rising or falling in Serbia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 10.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Serbia 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).