Basic State Functions Score in Yemen
Yemen: Basic State Functions Score was 2 in 2025. ▼ Falling
Basic State Functions Score in Yemen, 2005–2025
Source: Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for basic state functions score in Yemen is 2, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 20.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, basic state functions score in Yemen peaked at 5.5 in 2009 and was at its lowest, 1.5, in 2017.
Yemen ranks 122nd of 128 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 11 years of available data.
Basic State Functions Score in Yemen, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 4.5 | — |
| 2007 | 4.5 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 5.5 | +22.2% |
| 2011 | 4.5 | -18.2% |
| 2013 | 3.5 | -22.2% |
| 2015 | 2.5 | -28.6% |
| 2017 | 1.5 | -40.0% |
| 2019 | 1.5 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 1.5 | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 2 | +33.3% |
| 2025 | 2 | +0.0% |
Yemen compared with similar countries
- Yemen's 2 is below the median for low income countries, which is 4.5, 44% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Yemen's 2 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 7, 29% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.83 | 4.5 | 5.5 | 3 |
| 2010s | 2.7 | 1.5 | 4.5 | 5 |
| 2020s | 1.83 | 1.5 | 2 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Yemen
- 119 Central African Republic 3 compare
- 120 Democratic Republic of Congo 2.5 compare
- 120 Syria 2.5 compare
- 122 Myanmar 2 compare
- 122 South Sudan 2 compare
- 122 Sudan 2 compare
More reference data data for Yemen
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.1676 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 3.77 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 4.35 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0827 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 4.35 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.5619 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.2189 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 15.38 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 17.96 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.4503 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is basic state functions score in Yemen?
- Basic state functions score in Yemen was 2 in 2025, according to Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest basic state functions score recorded in Yemen?
- The highest recorded value was 5.5 in 2009.
- What is the lowest basic state functions score recorded in Yemen?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.5 in 2017.
- How does Yemen rank for basic state functions score?
- Yemen ranks 122nd out of 128 countries with data for 2025.
- Is basic state functions score rising or falling in Yemen?
- Over the last ten years it is down 20.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Yemen 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).