Public services index - Country rankings
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Public services index, 0 (high) - 10 (low), 2024:
The average for 2024 based on 12 countries was 5.48 index points. The highest value was in Venezuela: 8.4 index points and the lowest value was in Uruguay: 3.3 index points. The indicator is available from 2007 to 2024. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.Measure: index points; Source: Fund for Peace
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| Countries | Public services index, 2024 | Global rank | Available data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Venezuela | 8.4 | 1 | - |
| Brazil | 6.9 | 2 | - |
| Peru | 6.9 | 3 | - |
| Bolivia | 6 | 4 | - |
| Colombia | 5.7 | 5 | - |
| Ecuador | 5.7 | 6 | - |
| Guyana | 5.6 | 7 | - |
| Paraguay | 5.4 | 8 | - |
| Suriname | 4.4 | 9 | - |
| Argentina | 3.9 | 10 | - |
| Chile | 3.6 | 11 | - |
| Uruguay | 3.3 | 12 | - |
Definition: The Public services indicator refers to the presence of basic state functions that serve the people. This may include the provision of essential services, such as health, education, water and sanitation, transport infrastructure, electricity and power, and internet and connectivity. On the other hand, it may include the state’s ability to protect its citizens, such as from terrorism and violence, through perceived effective policing. The higher the value of the indicator, the worse the public services in the country.
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