Political Polarization Score in Bolivia
Bolivia: Political Polarization Score was 1.62 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Political Polarization Score in Bolivia, 1900–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for political polarization score in Bolivia is 1.62, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 27.3% on the previous year and up 191.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, political polarization score in Bolivia peaked at 3.4 in 2020 and was at its lowest, -0.285, in 1997.
That places Bolivia 33rd out of 174 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
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 | 0.944 | 0.944 | 0.944 | 10 |
| 1910s | 0.944 | 0.944 | 0.944 | 10 |
| 1920s | 0.4171 | 0.287 | 0.944 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0.448 | 0.448 | 0.448 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.5977 | 0.448 | 0.86 | 10 |
| 1950s | 1.4 | 0.86 | 1.71 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.9505 | 0.682 | 1.22 | 10 |
| 1970s | 1.88 | 1.38 | 1.97 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.4778 | -0.278 | 1.98 | 10 |
| 1990s | -0.2213 | -0.285 | -0.082 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.5391 | -0.285 | 1.41 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.01 | 0.555 | 2.36 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.41 | 1.62 | 3.4 | 6 |
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More reference data data for Bolivia
- Spring temperature anomalies 0.5735 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies -0.2559 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.4786 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 1.54 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies -0.1506 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 197.72 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 Bolivia?
- Political polarization score in Bolivia was 1.62 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest political polarization score recorded in Bolivia?
- The highest recorded value was 3.4 in 2020.
- What is the lowest political polarization score recorded in Bolivia?
- The lowest recorded value was -0.285 in 1997.
- How does Bolivia rank for political polarization score?
- Bolivia ranks 33rd out of 174 countries with data for 2025.
- Is political polarization score rising or falling in Bolivia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 191.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bolivia 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.