Basic State Functions Score in Turkey
Turkey: Basic State Functions Score was 7.5 in 2025. ▼ Falling
Basic State Functions Score in Turkey, 2005–2025
Source: Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Turkey recorded 7.5 for basic state functions score in 2025.
The figure is down 11.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, basic state functions score in Turkey peaked at 8.5 in 2009 and was at its lowest, 7, in 2017.
Turkey ranks 43rd of 128 countries on this measure, 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 Turkey, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 8 | — |
| 2007 | 8 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 8.5 | +6.2% |
| 2011 | 8.5 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 8.5 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 8.5 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 7 | -17.6% |
| 2019 | 7.5 | +7.1% |
| 2021 | 7.5 | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 7.5 | +0.0% |
| 2025 | 7.5 | +0.0% |
Turkey compared with similar countries
- Turkey's 7.5 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 7.5, 1.0× the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Turkey's 7.5 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 8.5, 88% of the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 8.17 | 8 | 8.5 | 3 |
| 2010s | 8 | 7 | 8.5 | 5 |
| 2020s | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Turkey
- 43 Argentina 7.5 compare
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- 43 Cote d'Ivoire 7.5 compare
- 43 Cuba 7.5 compare
- 43 Ghana 7.5 compare
- 43 India 7.5 compare
- 43 Jamaica 7.5 compare
- 43 Laos 7.5 compare
- 43 Lesotho 7.5 compare
- 43 Malawi 7.5 compare
- 43 Namibia 7.5 compare
- 43 North Korea 7.5 compare
- 43 Rwanda 7.5 compare
- 43 Sri Lanka 7.5 compare
- 43 Tajikistan 7.5 compare
- 43 Turkmenistan 7.5 compare
- 43 Uzbekistan 7.5 compare
More reference data data for Turkey
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.815 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 10.96 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 22.31 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.72 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 22.31 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 2.73 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.1 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 53.65 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 103 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 9.35 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is basic state functions score in Turkey?
- Basic state functions score in Turkey was 7.5 in 2025, according to Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest basic state functions score recorded in Turkey?
- The highest recorded value was 8.5 in 2009.
- What is the lowest basic state functions score recorded in Turkey?
- The lowest recorded value was 7 in 2017.
- How does Turkey rank for basic state functions score?
- Turkey ranks 43rd out of 128 countries with data for 2025.
- Is basic state functions score rising or falling in Turkey?
- Over the last ten years it is down 11.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Turkey 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).