Political polarization score in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnia and Herzegovina: Political polarization score was 1.21 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
1.21
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
53rd
of 174 countries
All-time high
3.17
in 1992
All-time low
-0.519
in 1960
Years of data
107
1919–2025

Political polarization score in Bosnia and Herzegovina, 1919–2025

-10123191919722025

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for political polarization score in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 1.21, measured in 2025.

The figure is down 2.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, political polarization score in Bosnia and Herzegovina peaked at 3.17 in 1992 and was at its lowest, -0.519, in 1960.

That places Bosnia and Herzegovina 53rd 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 0.682 0.682 0.682 1
1920s 1.58 1.58 1.58 10
1930s 1.6 1.58 1.77 10
1940s 1.67 0.381 2.68 10
1950s -0.412 -0.412 -0.412 10
1960s -0.519 -0.519 -0.519 10
1970s -0.101 -0.101 -0.101 10
1980s -0.0325 -0.101 0.584 10
1990s 2.29 0.681 3.17 10
2000s 1.3 1.26 1.35 10
2010s 1.23 1.18 1.24 10
2020s 1.2 1.16 1.23 6

Countries ranked near Bosnia and Herzegovina

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  3. 52 Eritrea 1.22 compare
  4. 54 Croatia 1.2 compare
  5. 55 Iran 1.05 compare
  6. 56 Burundi 1.03 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is political polarization score in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Political polarization score in Bosnia and Herzegovina was 1.21 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest political polarization score recorded in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
The highest recorded value was 3.17 in 1992.
What is the lowest political polarization score recorded in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
The lowest recorded value was -0.519 in 1960.
How does Bosnia and Herzegovina rank for political polarization score?
Bosnia and Herzegovina ranks 53rd out of 174 countries with data for 2025.
Is political polarization score rising or falling in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Over the last ten years it is down 2.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Bosnia and Herzegovina data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Political polarization score. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Political polarization score
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
174 places, 20,575 data points, 1900–2025
Last refreshed