Political Polarization Score in Austria
Austria: Political Polarization Score was -0.088 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Political Polarization Score in Austria, 1918–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, political polarization score in Austria stood at -0.088.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 61.1% on the previous year and up 75.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, political polarization score in Austria peaked at 3.46 in 1934 and was at its lowest, -1.04, in 1977.
That places Austria 94th 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 2.31 | 2.31 | 2.31 | 2 |
| 1920s | 1.8 | 1.71 | 2.03 | 10 |
| 1930s | 2.92 | 2.38 | 3.46 | 8 |
| 1940s | 0.183 | 0.183 | 0.183 | 5 |
| 1950s | -0.252 | -0.252 | -0.252 | 10 |
| 1960s | -0.2184 | -0.252 | -0.168 | 10 |
| 1970s | -0.9243 | -1.04 | -0.876 | 10 |
| 1980s | -1.04 | -1.04 | -1.04 | 10 |
| 1990s | -0.891 | -0.891 | -0.891 | 10 |
| 2000s | -0.515 | -0.515 | -0.515 | 10 |
| 2010s | -0.4551 | -0.515 | -0.364 | 10 |
| 2020s | -0.3027 | -0.543 | -0.088 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Austria
More reference data data for Austria
- Spring temperature anomalies 1.52 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 2.59 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month -0.9044 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 1.45 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 1.99 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 153.4 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 1 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is political polarization score in Austria?
- Political polarization score in Austria was -0.088 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest political polarization score recorded in Austria?
- The highest recorded value was 3.46 in 1934.
- What is the lowest political polarization score recorded in Austria?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.04 in 1977.
- How does Austria rank for political polarization score?
- Austria ranks 94th out of 174 countries with data for 2025.
- Is political polarization score rising or falling in Austria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 75.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Austria 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.