Basic State Functions Score in Syria
Syria: Basic State Functions Score was 2.5 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Basic State Functions Score in Syria, 2005–2025
Source: Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Syria recorded 2.5 for basic state functions score in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 66.7% on the previous year and up 150.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, basic state functions score in Syria peaked at 7 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 1, in 2015.
Syria ranks 120th of 128 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Basic State Functions Score in Syria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 7 | — |
| 2007 | 7 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 7 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 7 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 2 | -71.4% |
| 2015 | 1 | -50.0% |
| 2017 | 1.5 | +50.0% |
| 2019 | 2 | +33.3% |
| 2021 | 1.5 | -25.0% |
| 2023 | 1.5 | +0.0% |
| 2025 | 2.5 | +66.7% |
Syria compared with similar countries
- Syria's 2.5 is below the median for low income countries, which is 4.5, 56% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Syria's 2.5 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 7, 36% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7 | 7 | 7 | 3 |
| 2010s | 2.7 | 1 | 7 | 5 |
| 2020s | 1.83 | 1.5 | 2.5 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Syria
- 118 Lebanon 3.5 compare
- 119 Central African Republic 3 compare
- 120 Democratic Republic of Congo 2.5 compare
- 122 Myanmar 2 compare
- 122 South Sudan 2 compare
- 122 Sudan 2 compare
- 122 Yemen 2 compare
More reference data data for Syria
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 7.23 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.5377 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 7.23 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.1191 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 4.23 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CH4) - Enteric Fermentation 276.84 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Burning - Crop 23.95 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Agricultural 7,688 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Crop Residues 775.73 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Direct emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 11.91 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is basic state functions score in Syria?
- Basic state functions score in Syria was 2.5 in 2025, according to Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest basic state functions score recorded in Syria?
- The highest recorded value was 7 in 2005.
- What is the lowest basic state functions score recorded in Syria?
- The lowest recorded value was 1 in 2015.
- How does Syria rank for basic state functions score?
- Syria ranks 120th out of 128 countries with data for 2025.
- Is basic state functions score rising or falling in Syria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 150.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Syria 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).