Variable: State Identity

QoG Code: (bti_si)


Dataset: Bertelsmann Transformation Index

Description:

To what extent do all relevant groups in society agree about citizenship and accept the nation-state as legitimate? From 1 to 10.

  1. The legitimacy of the nation-state is questioned fundamentally. Different population groups compete for hegemony and deny citizenship to others.
  2. The legitimacy of the nation-state is frequently challenged. Significant aspects of citizenship are withheld from entire population groups.
  3. The legitimacy of the nation-state is rarely questioned. Some groups are denied full citizenship rights.
  4. The large majority of the population accepts the nation-state as legitimate. All individuals and groups enjoy the right to acquire citizenship without discrimination.

Type of variable: Categorical

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Last updated by source: 2022-03-17


Categories:

Civil Society/Population/Culture Political System


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Standard Cross-section - 2025 Standard Time-series - 2025 Original Dataset

Details of this variable in our compilations datasets
Dataset No. Countries
Standard cross-section: 135
Standard time-series: 136


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This variable has information from the year 2005 to the year 2021