New SPI data: Seven charts to understand the performance of national statistical systems around the world

An overall score (ranging between 0 and 100) is produced for 186 economies by combining the 50+ Statistical Performance Indicators. Scroll down to learn more

In 2022, the scores ranged from 24 (Libya) to 94 (Finland), with a median score of 70 across countries.

Fragile and Conflict Affected (FCS) economies make up a disproportionate share of the countries scoring in the bottom half of the SPI overall score. Countries with institutional and social fragility score around 46 points on average (out of 100), while those in conflict score around 56 points on average.

Income is a strong predictor of statistical performance. Every $5,000 increase in GDP per capita is associated with around a 2 point increase in SPI Overall Scores. While income is important, it is not destiny. Several countries, such as Mexico, perform as well as countries with much higher income.

High income countries have an average SPI score of more than 80 points (out of 100), while low income countries have an average score of around 55 points.

Among countries receiving lending support from the World Bank, IBRD countries -- composed of middle-income and creditworthy low-income countries -- average around 71 points on the SPI overall score, while IDA countries -- those receiving interest-free loans and grants -- score around 56 points on average. Countries not receiving lending support -- mostly high income countries -- score highest with an average score of around 84.