Privatisation Saturation Scale
How deeply has privatisation penetrated public services in your country? The PSS measures outsourcing, private delivery, and market mechanisms across healthcare, infrastructure, justice, education, social care, and government administration.
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How to read the score
The PSS rates each country from 0 to 100 across six pillars of public service delivery. A higher score means greater private-sector involvement in services traditionally provided by the state.
0–19
Minimal
Predominantly public delivery
20–39
Low
Some private involvement
40–59
Moderate
Mixed public-private delivery
60–79
High
Significant privatisation
80–100
Extreme
Deeply privatised services