Engaged Society Score in Poland
Poland: Engaged Society Score was 2.14 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
2.14
Change on year
up 11.6%
World rank
22nd
of 176 countries
All-time high
2.14
in 2025
All-time low
-2.3
in 1795
Years of data
171
1789–2025
Engaged Society Score in Poland, 1789–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Poland recorded 2.14 for engaged society score in 2025. That is the highest value across all 171 years on record.
The figure is up 11.6% on the previous year and up 10.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, engaged society score in Poland peaked at 2.14 in 2025 and was at its lowest, -2.3, in 1795.
Poland ranks 22nd of 176 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Engaged Society Score in Poland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1789 | 0.277 | — |
| 1790 | 0.277 | +0.0% |
| 1791 | 0.277 | +0.0% |
| 1792 | 0.277 | +0.0% |
| 1793 | -1.32 | -577.3% |
| 1794 | -1.32 | -0.0% |
| 1795 | -2.3 | +73.9% |
| 1807 | -1.33 | -41.9% |
| 1808 | -1.33 | -0.0% |
| 1809 | -1.33 | -0.0% |
| 1810 | -1.33 | -0.0% |
| 1811 | -1.33 | -0.0% |
| 1812 | -1.33 | -0.0% |
| 1813 | -2.28 | +70.9% |
| 1814 | -2.28 | -0.0% |
| 1815 | -1.34 | -41.1% |
| 1816 | -1.34 | -0.0% |
| 1817 | -1.34 | -0.0% |
| 1818 | -1.34 | -0.0% |
| 1819 | -1.34 | -0.0% |
| 1820 | -1.34 | -0.0% |
| 1821 | -1.34 | -0.0% |
| 1822 | -1.34 | -0.0% |
| 1823 | -1.34 | -0.0% |
| 1824 | -1.34 | -0.0% |
| 1825 | -1.34 | -0.0% |
| 1826 | -2.29 | +70.3% |
| 1827 | -2.29 | -0.0% |
| 1828 | -2.29 | -0.0% |
| 1829 | -2.29 | -0.0% |
| 1830 | -2.29 | -0.0% |
| 1831 | 0.293 | -112.8% |
| 1832 | -2.29 | -880.9% |
| 1833 | -2.29 | -0.0% |
| 1834 | -2.29 | -0.0% |
| 1835 | -2.29 | -0.0% |
| 1836 | -2.29 | -0.0% |
| 1837 | -2.29 | -0.0% |
| 1838 | -2.29 | -0.0% |
| 1839 | -2.29 | -0.0% |
| 1840 | -2.29 | -0.0% |
| 1841 | -2.29 | -0.0% |
| 1842 | -2.29 | -0.0% |
| 1843 | -2.29 | -0.0% |
| 1844 | -2.29 | -0.0% |
| 1845 | -2.29 | -0.0% |
| 1846 | -2.29 | -0.0% |
| 1847 | -2.29 | -0.0% |
| 1848 | -2.29 | -0.0% |
| 1849 | -2.29 | -0.0% |
| 1850 | -2.29 | -0.0% |
| 1851 | -2.29 | -0.0% |
| 1852 | -2.29 | -0.0% |
| 1853 | -2.29 | -0.0% |
| 1854 | -2.29 | -0.0% |
| 1855 | -2.29 | -0.0% |
| 1856 | -1.33 | -41.7% |
| 1857 | -1.33 | -0.0% |
| 1858 | -1.33 | -0.0% |
| 1859 | -1.33 | -0.0% |
| 1860 | -1.33 | -0.0% |
| 1861 | -1.33 | -0.0% |
| 1862 | -1.33 | -0.0% |
| 1863 | -2.27 | +70.5% |
| 1864 | -2.27 | -0.0% |
| 1865 | -2.27 | -0.0% |
| 1866 | -2.27 | -0.0% |
| 1867 | -2.27 | -0.0% |
| 1918 | 0.165 | -107.3% |
| 1919 | 0.779 | +372.1% |
| 1920 | 0.62 | -20.4% |
| 1921 | 0.62 | +0.0% |
| 1922 | 0.62 | +0.0% |
| 1923 | 0.62 | +0.0% |
| 1924 | 0.62 | +0.0% |
| 1925 | 0.62 | +0.0% |
| 1926 | 0.518 | -16.5% |
| 1927 | 0.355 | -31.5% |
| 1928 | 0.355 | +0.0% |
| 1929 | 0.355 | +0.0% |
| 1930 | -0.173 | -148.7% |
| 1931 | -0.173 | -0.0% |
| 1932 | -0.173 | -0.0% |
| 1933 | -0.173 | -0.0% |
| 1934 | -0.173 | -0.0% |
| 1935 | -0.324 | +87.3% |
| 1936 | -0.324 | -0.0% |
| 1937 | -0.219 | -32.4% |
| 1938 | -0.219 | -0.0% |
| 1944 | -1.92 | +777.2% |
| 1945 | -1.92 | -0.0% |
| 1946 | -1.92 | -0.0% |
| 1947 | -1.92 | -0.0% |
| 1948 | -2.21 | +15.0% |
| 1949 | -2.21 | -0.0% |
| 1950 | -2.21 | -0.0% |
| 1951 | -2.21 | -0.0% |
| 1952 | -2.21 | -0.0% |
| 1953 | -2.21 | -0.0% |
| 1954 | -2.21 | -0.0% |
| 1955 | -2.21 | -0.0% |
| 1956 | -0.739 | -66.6% |
| 1957 | -1.32 | +79.3% |
| 1958 | -1.32 | -0.0% |
| 1959 | -1.32 | -0.0% |
| 1960 | -1.32 | -0.0% |
| 1961 | -1.32 | -0.0% |
| 1962 | -1.32 | -0.0% |
| 1963 | -1.32 | -0.0% |
| 1964 | -1.32 | -0.0% |
| 1965 | -1.32 | -0.0% |
| 1966 | -1.32 | -0.0% |
| 1967 | -1.32 | -0.0% |
| 1968 | -1.32 | -0.0% |
| 1969 | -1.32 | -0.0% |
| 1970 | -1.32 | -0.0% |
| 1971 | -1.15 | -13.4% |
| 1972 | -1.31 | +14.5% |
| 1973 | -1.31 | -0.0% |
| 1974 | -1.31 | -0.0% |
| 1975 | -1.31 | -0.0% |
| 1976 | -1.31 | -0.0% |
| 1977 | -1.31 | -0.0% |
| 1978 | -1.31 | -0.0% |
| 1979 | -1.31 | -0.0% |
| 1980 | 0.094 | -107.2% |
| 1981 | -0.388 | -512.8% |
| 1982 | -1.91 | +393.3% |
| 1983 | -1.91 | -0.0% |
| 1984 | -1.32 | -31.1% |
| 1985 | -1.32 | -0.0% |
| 1986 | -0.919 | -30.3% |
| 1987 | -1.15 | +24.9% |
| 1988 | -0.622 | -45.8% |
| 1989 | 1.3 | -308.7% |
| 1990 | 1.73 | +33.6% |
| 1991 | 1.73 | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 1.73 | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 1.73 | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 1.73 | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 1.73 | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 1.73 | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 1.73 | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 1.73 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 1.73 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 1.73 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 1.73 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 1.73 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 1.73 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 1.73 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 1.73 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 1.73 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 1.73 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 1.88 | +8.4% |
| 2009 | 1.88 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 1.99 | +5.9% |
| 2011 | 1.99 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 1.89 | -5.2% |
| 2013 | 1.89 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 2.02 | +6.9% |
| 2015 | 1.94 | -3.8% |
| 2016 | 1.4 | -27.6% |
| 2017 | 1.27 | -9.4% |
| 2018 | 1.27 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 1.17 | -8.0% |
| 2020 | 1.02 | -12.6% |
| 2021 | 1.02 | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 0.984 | -3.8% |
| 2023 | 1.84 | +87.1% |
| 2024 | 1.92 | +4.2% |
| 2025 | 2.14 | +11.6% |
Poland compared with similar countries
- Poland's 2.14 is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.67, 1.3× the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Poland's 2.14 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.54, 1.4× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1780s | 0.277 | 0.277 | 0.277 | 1 |
| 1790s | -0.6853 | -2.3 | 0.277 | 6 |
| 1800s | -1.33 | -1.33 | -1.33 | 3 |
| 1810s | -1.53 | -2.28 | -1.33 | 10 |
| 1820s | -1.72 | -2.29 | -1.34 | 10 |
| 1830s | -2.03 | -2.29 | 0.293 | 10 |
| 1840s | -2.29 | -2.29 | -2.29 | 10 |
| 1850s | -1.91 | -2.29 | -1.33 | 10 |
| 1860s | -1.92 | -2.27 | -1.33 | 8 |
| 1910s | 0.472 | 0.165 | 0.779 | 2 |
| 1920s | 0.5303 | 0.355 | 0.62 | 10 |
| 1930s | -0.2168 | -0.324 | -0.173 | 9 |
| 1940s | -2.02 | -2.21 | -1.92 | 6 |
| 1950s | -1.8 | -2.21 | -0.739 | 10 |
| 1960s | -1.32 | -1.32 | -1.32 | 10 |
| 1970s | -1.3 | -1.32 | -1.15 | 10 |
| 1980s | -0.8149 | -1.91 | 1.3 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.73 | 1.73 | 1.73 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.76 | 1.73 | 1.88 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.68 | 1.17 | 2.02 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.49 | 0.984 | 2.14 | 6 |
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 2.62 (2050)
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 9.36 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.8896 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 9.36 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 8.77 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 5.77 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.57 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 43.86 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 4.84 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is engaged society score in Poland?
- Engaged society score in Poland was 2.14 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest engaged society score recorded in Poland?
- The highest recorded value was 2.14 in 2025.
- What is the lowest engaged society score recorded in Poland?
- The lowest recorded value was -2.3 in 1795.
- How does Poland rank for engaged society score?
- Poland ranks 22nd out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is engaged society score rising or falling in Poland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 10.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Poland data come from?
- The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Engaged Society Score. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Central estimate of the extent to which ordinary people independently discuss important policy changes among themselves, in the media, in associations or neighborhoods, or in the streets.