Political Polarization Score in Albania

Albania: Political Polarization Score was -0.616 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
-0.616
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
120th
of 174 countries
All-time high
1.87
in 1947
All-time low
-1.63
in 2016
Years of data
114
1912–2025

Political Polarization Score in Albania, 1912–2025

-2-1012191219682025

Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2025, political polarization score in Albania stood at -0.616.

The figure is up 59.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, political polarization score in Albania peaked at 1.87 in 1947 and was at its lowest, -1.63, in 2016.

That places Albania 120th out of 174 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1910s 0.0419 -0.13 0.145 8
1920s 0.0419 -0.131 0.364 10
1930s 0.1331 0.008 0.147 10
1940s 1.09 0.464 1.87 10
1950s 1.87 1.87 1.87 10
1960s 1.87 1.87 1.87 10
1970s 1.87 1.87 1.87 10
1980s 1.55 1.47 1.87 10
1990s -0.4008 -1.08 0.752 10
2000s -1.29 -1.54 -1.05 10
2010s -1.53 -1.63 -1.43 10
2020s -0.6708 -0.879 -0.616 6

Countries ranked near Albania

  1. 117 Nigeria -0.594 compare
  2. 118 Jamaica -0.595 compare
  3. 119 Cape Verde -0.596 compare
  4. 121 Cuba -0.626 compare
  5. 122 Portugal -0.641 compare
  6. 123 Sweden -0.668 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is political polarization score in Albania?
Political polarization score in Albania was -0.616 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest political polarization score recorded in Albania?
The highest recorded value was 1.87 in 1947.
What is the lowest political polarization score recorded in Albania?
The lowest recorded value was -1.63 in 2016.
How does Albania rank for political polarization score?
Albania ranks 120th out of 174 countries with data for 2025.
Is political polarization score rising or falling in Albania?
Over the last ten years it is up 59.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Albania 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

Indicator
Political Polarization Score
Source
V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
174 places, 20,575 data points, 1900–2025
Last refreshed

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.