Political Polarization Score in Cameroon
Cameroon: Political Polarization Score was 2.08 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
2.08
Change on year
down 3.1%
World rank
22nd
of 174 countries
All-time high
2.46
in 2020
All-time low
0.555
in 1970
Years of data
65
1961–2025
Political Polarization Score in Cameroon, 1961–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, political polarization score in Cameroon stood at 2.08.
That represents a change of down 3.1% on the previous year and up 33.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, political polarization score in Cameroon peaked at 2.46 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0.555, in 1970.
Cameroon ranks 22nd of 174 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Political Polarization Score in Cameroon, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 0.863 | — |
| 1962 | 0.863 | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 0.863 | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 0.863 | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 0.863 | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 0.863 | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 0.863 | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 0.863 | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 0.863 | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 0.555 | -35.7% |
| 1971 | 0.555 | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 0.555 | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 0.555 | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 0.555 | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 0.555 | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 0.555 | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 0.555 | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 0.555 | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 0.555 | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 0.636 | +14.6% |
| 1981 | 0.636 | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 0.636 | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 0.636 | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 0.636 | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 0.72 | +13.2% |
| 1986 | 0.72 | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 0.72 | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 0.72 | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 0.72 | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 1.73 | +140.1% |
| 1991 | 1.61 | -7.0% |
| 1992 | 1.25 | -22.0% |
| 1993 | 1.25 | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 1.25 | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 0.668 | -46.7% |
| 1996 | 0.668 | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 0.668 | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 0.668 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 0.668 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 0.668 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 0.668 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 0.668 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 0.668 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 0.668 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 0.668 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 0.668 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 0.668 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 0.668 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 0.668 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 0.892 | +33.5% |
| 2011 | 0.892 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 0.892 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 0.892 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 0.892 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 1.56 | +75.1% |
| 2016 | 1.73 | +10.9% |
| 2017 | 2.39 | +37.8% |
| 2018 | 2.39 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 2.39 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 2.46 | +3.0% |
| 2021 | 1.05 | -57.3% |
| 2022 | 1.05 | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 2.15 | +105.1% |
| 2024 | 2.15 | +0.0% |
| 2025 | 2.08 | -3.1% |
Cameroon compared with similar countries
- Cameroon's 2.08 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is -0.095. (45 countries reporting)
- Cameroon's 2.08 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0.425, 4.9× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.863 | 0.863 | 0.863 | 9 |
| 1970s | 0.555 | 0.555 | 0.555 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.678 | 0.636 | 0.72 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.04 | 0.668 | 1.73 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.668 | 0.668 | 0.668 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.49 | 0.892 | 2.39 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.82 | 1.05 | 2.46 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Cameroon
More reference data data for Cameroon
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.4076 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 3.49 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 4.56 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.199 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 4.56 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.54 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 17.29 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 23.23 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.08 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is political polarization score in Cameroon?
- Political polarization score in Cameroon was 2.08 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest political polarization score recorded in Cameroon?
- The highest recorded value was 2.46 in 2020.
- What is the lowest political polarization score recorded in Cameroon?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.555 in 1970.
- How does Cameroon rank for political polarization score?
- Cameroon ranks 22nd out of 174 countries with data for 2025.
- Is political polarization score rising or falling in Cameroon?
- Over the last ten years it is up 33.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cameroon 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.