Political Polarization Score in Cameroon
Cameroon: Political Polarization Score was 2.08 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
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.
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
- Spring temperature anomalies -0.282 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.3209 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 1.11 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.4712 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 1.22 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 153.29 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 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.