Basic State Functions Score in Tunisia
Tunisia: Basic State Functions Score was 8 in 2025. ▼ Falling
Basic State Functions Score in Tunisia, 2005–2025
Source: Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for basic state functions score in Tunisia is 8, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 6.7% on the previous year and up 14.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, basic state functions score in Tunisia peaked at 9 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 7, in 2013.
That places Tunisia 35th out of 128 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 11 years of available data.
Basic State Functions Score in Tunisia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 9 | — |
| 2007 | 9 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 7.5 | -16.7% |
| 2011 | 7.5 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 7 | -6.7% |
| 2015 | 7 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 7 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 7.5 | +7.1% |
| 2021 | 7.5 | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 7.5 | +0.0% |
| 2025 | 8 | +6.7% |
Tunisia compared with similar countries
- Tunisia's 8 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 6.75, 1.2× the median. (38 countries reporting)
- Tunisia's 8 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 7, 1.1× the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 8.5 | 7.5 | 9 | 3 |
| 2010s | 7.2 | 7 | 7.5 | 5 |
| 2020s | 7.67 | 7.5 | 8 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Tunisia
- 35 Algeria 8 compare
- 35 Belarus 8 compare
- 35 Dominican Republic 8 compare
- 35 Jordan 8 compare
- 35 Kazakhstan 8 compare
- 35 Mongolia 8 compare
- 35 Saudi Arabia 8 compare
More reference data data for Tunisia
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.148 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.86 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 3.38 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1317 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 3.38 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.4961 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.1849 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 8.07 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 14.52 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.7169 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is basic state functions score in Tunisia?
- Basic state functions score in Tunisia was 8 in 2025, according to Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest basic state functions score recorded in Tunisia?
- The highest recorded value was 9 in 2005.
- What is the lowest basic state functions score recorded in Tunisia?
- The lowest recorded value was 7 in 2013.
- How does Tunisia rank for basic state functions score?
- Tunisia ranks 35th out of 128 countries with data for 2025.
- Is basic state functions score rising or falling in Tunisia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 14.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Tunisia 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).