Stateness Index in China
China: Stateness Index was 8.5 in 2025. ▬ Flat
Stateness Index in China, 2005–2025
Source: Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for stateness index in China is 8.5, measured in 2025. That is the lowest value across all 11 years on record.
The figure is down 2.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, stateness index in China peaked at 8.75 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 8.5, in 2005.
That places China 27th out of 128 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 8.67 | 8.5 | 8.75 | 3 |
| 2010s | 8.75 | 8.75 | 8.75 | 5 |
| 2020s | 8.5 | 8.5 | 8.5 | 3 |
Countries ranked near China
More reference data data for China
- Spring temperature anomalies 1.66 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.0991 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 1.15 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 0 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 1.34 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 2.06 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 132.6 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is stateness index in China?
- Stateness index in China was 8.5 in 2025, according to Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest stateness index recorded in China?
- The highest recorded value was 8.75 in 2007.
- What is the lowest stateness index recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.5 in 2005.
- How does China rank for stateness index?
- China ranks 27th out of 128 countries with data for 2025.
- Is stateness index rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this China data come from?
- The figures come from Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Stateness Index. 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, provides basic public services across the country, citizens accept the state as legitimate, religious dogmas do not interfere, and citizenship is accessible.