Political Polarization Score in Congo
Congo: Political Polarization Score was -0.25 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
-0.25
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
104th
of 174 countries
All-time high
1.79
in 1993
All-time low
-1.09
in 1903
Years of data
123
1903–2025
Political Polarization Score in Congo, 1903–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for political polarization score in Congo is -0.25, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 132.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, political polarization score in Congo peaked at 1.79 in 1993 and was at its lowest, -1.09, in 1903.
That places Congo 104th 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.
Political Polarization Score in Congo, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1903 | -1.09 | — |
| 1904 | -1.09 | -0.0% |
| 1905 | -1.09 | -0.0% |
| 1906 | -1.09 | -0.0% |
| 1907 | -1.09 | -0.0% |
| 1908 | -1.09 | -0.0% |
| 1909 | -1.09 | -0.0% |
| 1910 | -1.09 | -0.0% |
| 1911 | -1.09 | -0.0% |
| 1912 | -1.09 | -0.0% |
| 1913 | -1.09 | -0.0% |
| 1914 | -1.09 | -0.0% |
| 1915 | -1.09 | -0.0% |
| 1916 | -1.09 | -0.0% |
| 1917 | -1.09 | -0.0% |
| 1918 | -1.09 | -0.0% |
| 1919 | -1.09 | -0.0% |
| 1920 | -1.09 | -0.0% |
| 1921 | -1.09 | -0.0% |
| 1922 | -1.09 | -0.0% |
| 1923 | -1.09 | -0.0% |
| 1924 | -1.09 | -0.0% |
| 1925 | -1.09 | -0.0% |
| 1926 | -1.09 | -0.0% |
| 1927 | -1.09 | -0.0% |
| 1928 | -1.09 | -0.0% |
| 1929 | -1.09 | -0.0% |
| 1930 | -1.09 | -0.0% |
| 1931 | -1.09 | -0.0% |
| 1932 | -1.09 | -0.0% |
| 1933 | -1.09 | -0.0% |
| 1934 | -1.09 | -0.0% |
| 1935 | -1.09 | -0.0% |
| 1936 | -1.09 | -0.0% |
| 1937 | -1.09 | -0.0% |
| 1938 | -1.09 | -0.0% |
| 1939 | -1.09 | -0.0% |
| 1940 | -1.09 | -0.0% |
| 1941 | -1.09 | -0.0% |
| 1942 | -1.09 | -0.0% |
| 1943 | -1.09 | -0.0% |
| 1944 | -1.09 | -0.0% |
| 1945 | -1.09 | -0.0% |
| 1946 | -1.09 | -0.0% |
| 1947 | -1.09 | -0.0% |
| 1948 | -1.09 | -0.0% |
| 1949 | -1.09 | -0.0% |
| 1950 | -1.09 | -0.0% |
| 1951 | -1.09 | -0.0% |
| 1952 | -1.09 | -0.0% |
| 1953 | -1.09 | -0.0% |
| 1954 | -1.09 | -0.0% |
| 1955 | -1.09 | -0.0% |
| 1956 | -0.068 | -93.8% |
| 1957 | -0.068 | -0.0% |
| 1958 | -0.068 | -0.0% |
| 1959 | 1.56 | -2394.1% |
| 1960 | -0.137 | -108.8% |
| 1961 | -0.137 | -0.0% |
| 1962 | -0.137 | -0.0% |
| 1963 | -0.137 | -0.0% |
| 1964 | -0.137 | -0.0% |
| 1965 | -0.137 | -0.0% |
| 1966 | -0.137 | -0.0% |
| 1967 | -0.137 | -0.0% |
| 1968 | 0.781 | -670.1% |
| 1969 | 0.781 | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 1.14 | +45.8% |
| 1971 | 1.14 | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 1.14 | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 1.14 | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 1.14 | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 1.14 | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 1.14 | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 1.14 | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 0.677 | -40.6% |
| 1979 | 0.677 | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 0.677 | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 0.677 | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 0.677 | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 0.677 | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 0.677 | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 0.677 | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 0.677 | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 0.677 | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 0.677 | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 0.677 | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 0.191 | -71.8% |
| 1991 | 0.191 | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 1.28 | +571.2% |
| 1993 | 1.79 | +39.9% |
| 1994 | 1.79 | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 1.79 | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 1.79 | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 1.79 | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 0.659 | -63.3% |
| 1999 | 0.659 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 0.659 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 0.659 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | -0.237 | -136.0% |
| 2003 | -0.237 | -0.0% |
| 2004 | -0.237 | -0.0% |
| 2005 | -0.237 | -0.0% |
| 2006 | -0.237 | -0.0% |
| 2007 | -0.237 | -0.0% |
| 2008 | -0.237 | -0.0% |
| 2009 | -0.237 | -0.0% |
| 2010 | -0.237 | -0.0% |
| 2011 | 0.371 | -256.5% |
| 2012 | 0.781 | +110.5% |
| 2013 | 0.781 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 0.781 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 0.781 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 0.365 | -53.3% |
| 2017 | 0.365 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 0.287 | -21.4% |
| 2019 | 0.287 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 0.287 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 0.287 | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 0.287 | +0.0% |
| 2023 | -0.25 | -187.1% |
| 2024 | -0.25 | -0.0% |
| 2025 | -0.25 | -0.0% |
Congo compared with similar countries
- Congo's -0.25 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is -0.095, 2.6× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Congo's -0.25 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0.425. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | -1.09 | -1.09 | -1.09 | 7 |
| 1910s | -1.09 | -1.09 | -1.09 | 10 |
| 1920s | -1.09 | -1.09 | -1.09 | 10 |
| 1930s | -1.09 | -1.09 | -1.09 | 10 |
| 1940s | -1.09 | -1.09 | -1.09 | 10 |
| 1950s | -0.519 | -1.09 | 1.56 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.0466 | -0.137 | 0.781 | 10 |
| 1970s | 1.05 | 0.677 | 1.14 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.677 | 0.677 | 0.677 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.2 | 0.191 | 1.79 | 10 |
| 2000s | -0.0578 | -0.237 | 0.659 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.4562 | -0.237 | 0.781 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.0185 | -0.25 | 0.287 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Congo
More reference data data for Congo
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0199 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.1866 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.2108 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0031 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.2108 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0668 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.0724 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.9126 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.08 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.017 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is political polarization score in Congo?
- Political polarization score in Congo was -0.25 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest political polarization score recorded in Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 1.79 in 1993.
- What is the lowest political polarization score recorded in Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.09 in 1903.
- How does Congo rank for political polarization score?
- Congo ranks 104th out of 174 countries with data for 2025.
- Is political polarization score rising or falling in Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is down 132.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Congo 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.