Basic State Functions Score in Somalia
Somalia: Basic State Functions Score was 1.5 in 2025. ▲ Rising
Basic State Functions Score in Somalia, 2005–2025
Source: Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for basic state functions score in Somalia is 1.5, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 11 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 50.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, basic state functions score in Somalia peaked at 1.5 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 1, in 2005.
Somalia ranks 126th of 128 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 11 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 2010s | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| 2020s | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Somalia
More reference data data for Somalia
- Spring temperature anomalies 0.3971 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.484 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month -0.06 °C (2026)
- Democracy 0 (2025)
- Universal right to vote in practice 0 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 0 (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.697 °C (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 0 (2025)
- Elected parliament 0 (2025)
- Chief executive of the government is elected 0 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is basic state functions score in Somalia?
- Basic state functions score in Somalia was 1.5 in 2025, according to Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest basic state functions score recorded in Somalia?
- The highest recorded value was 1.5 in 2021.
- What is the lowest basic state functions score recorded in Somalia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1 in 2005.
- How does Somalia rank for basic state functions score?
- Somalia ranks 126th out of 128 countries with data for 2025.
- Is basic state functions score rising or falling in Somalia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 50.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Somalia 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).