Political Polarization Score in Chile
Chile: Political Polarization Score was -1.63 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Political Polarization Score in Chile, 1900–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for political polarization score in Chile is -1.63, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 193.7% on the previous year and down 32.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, political polarization score in Chile peaked at 2.75 in 1974 and was at its lowest, -2.12, in 1996.
Chile ranks 157th of 174 countries on this measure, in the bottom 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 | 1.12 | 1.12 | 1.12 | 10 |
| 1910s | 0.888 | 0.888 | 0.888 | 10 |
| 1920s | 1.39 | 0.621 | 2.28 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0.5118 | -0.066 | 1.62 | 10 |
| 1940s | -0.1724 | -0.228 | 0.05 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.0667 | 0.05 | 0.217 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.6452 | 0.613 | 0.699 | 10 |
| 1970s | 2.52 | 2.17 | 2.75 | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.14 | 0.477 | 2.75 | 10 |
| 1990s | -1.9 | -2.12 | -1.57 | 10 |
| 2000s | -2.06 | -2.12 | -1.93 | 10 |
| 2010s | -1.15 | -1.59 | 0.632 | 10 |
| 2020s | -0.0612 | -1.63 | 0.662 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Chile
- 154 Switzerland -1.52 compare
- 155 Algeria -1.56 compare
- 156 Kyrgyzstan -1.6 compare
- 158 Denmark -1.65 compare
- 159 Fiji -1.7 compare
- 159 Saudi Arabia -1.7 compare
More reference data data for Chile
- Spring temperature anomalies -0.1995 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 1.21 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 1.32 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.5729 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.2404 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 185.48 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 Chile?
- Political polarization score in Chile was -1.63 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest political polarization score recorded in Chile?
- The highest recorded value was 2.75 in 1974.
- What is the lowest political polarization score recorded in Chile?
- The lowest recorded value was -2.12 in 1996.
- How does Chile rank for political polarization score?
- Chile ranks 157th out of 174 countries with data for 2025.
- Is political polarization score rising or falling in Chile?
- Over the last ten years it is down 32.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Chile 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.