Political Polarization Score in Belarus
Belarus: Political Polarization Score was 3.18 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Political Polarization Score in Belarus, 1900–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Belarus recorded 3.18 for political polarization score in 2025.
That represents a change of up 218.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, political polarization score in Belarus peaked at 3.37 in 1918 and was at its lowest, 0.027, in 1992.
That places Belarus 5th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 1.21 | 0.635 | 1.95 | 10 |
| 1910s | 1.52 | 0.733 | 3.37 | 10 |
| 1920s | 1.82 | 0.71 | 3.37 | 10 |
| 1930s | 1.03 | 0.71 | 1.06 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.9357 | 0.876 | 1.06 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.929 | 0.88 | 0.978 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.4231 | 0.37 | 0.429 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.37 | 0.37 | 0.37 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.241 | 0.058 | 0.37 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.639 | 0.027 | 1.33 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.14 | 1.01 | 1.43 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.1 | 1 | 1.43 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.18 | 3.18 | 3.18 | 6 |
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More reference data data for Belarus
- Spring temperature anomalies 4.96 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 1.14 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month -6.27 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 2.19 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 2.92 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 801.16 2010 = 100 (2025)
- 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 Belarus?
- Political polarization score in Belarus was 3.18 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest political polarization score recorded in Belarus?
- The highest recorded value was 3.37 in 1918.
- What is the lowest political polarization score recorded in Belarus?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.027 in 1992.
- How does Belarus rank for political polarization score?
- Belarus ranks 5th out of 174 countries with data for 2025.
- Is political polarization score rising or falling in Belarus?
- Over the last ten years it is up 218.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Belarus 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.