Political Polarization Score in Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Political Polarization Score was 2.32 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Political Polarization Score in Afghanistan, 1992–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for political polarization score in Afghanistan is 2.32, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 6.6% on the previous year and up 1,833.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, political polarization score in Afghanistan peaked at 2.78 in 1992 and was at its lowest, 0.02, in 2001.
That places Afghanistan 15th out of 174 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.78 | 2.78 | 2.78 | 8 |
| 2000s | 0.2388 | 0.02 | 2.21 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.09 | 0.02 | 0.12 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.89 | 0.12 | 2.48 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Afghanistan
- 12 Malaysia 2.45 compare
- 13 Madagascar 2.38 compare
- 14 Bangladesh 2.37 compare
- 16 United States 2.3 compare
- 17 South Sudan 2.23 compare
- 18 Venezuela 2.23 compare
More reference data data for Afghanistan
- Spring temperature anomalies 3.05 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.6919 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month -0.1923 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 0 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 1.44 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 2.68 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 168.54 2010 = 100 (2024)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is political polarization score in Afghanistan?
- Political polarization score in Afghanistan was 2.32 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest political polarization score recorded in Afghanistan?
- The highest recorded value was 2.78 in 1992.
- What is the lowest political polarization score recorded in Afghanistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.02 in 2001.
- How does Afghanistan rank for political polarization score?
- Afghanistan ranks 15th out of 174 countries with data for 2025.
- Is political polarization score rising or falling in Afghanistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,833.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Afghanistan data come from?
- The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Political Polarization Score. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Central estimate of the extent to which society is divided into hostile political camps, where political differences undermine social relationships and discourage interaction across ideological lines.