Political Polarization Score in Egypt
Egypt: Political Polarization Score was -0.22 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Political Polarization Score in Egypt, 1900–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for political polarization score in Egypt is -0.22, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 144.4% on the previous year and down 117.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, political polarization score in Egypt peaked at 2.68 in 2013 and was at its lowest, -2.34, in 1974.
Egypt ranks 103rd of 174 countries on this measure, 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | -0.229 | -0.229 | -0.229 | 10 |
| 1910s | -0.0058 | -0.229 | 0.455 | 10 |
| 1920s | -0.9631 | -1.22 | -0.493 | 10 |
| 1930s | -1.38 | -1.5 | -1.19 | 10 |
| 1940s | -0.9096 | -1.5 | -0.486 | 10 |
| 1950s | -0.9186 | -2.33 | 0.114 | 10 |
| 1960s | -2.33 | -2.33 | -2.33 | 10 |
| 1970s | -1.88 | -2.34 | -1.52 | 10 |
| 1980s | -1.2 | -1.37 | -0.808 | 10 |
| 1990s | -1.53 | -1.71 | -1.35 | 10 |
| 2000s | -1.64 | -1.83 | -1.34 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.15 | -0.864 | 2.68 | 10 |
| 2020s | -0.0438 | -0.22 | 0.215 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Egypt
More reference data data for Egypt
- Spring temperature anomalies -0.5496 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.4515 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 1.79 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies -0.4223 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.9319 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 711.63 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 Egypt?
- Political polarization score in Egypt was -0.22 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest political polarization score recorded in Egypt?
- The highest recorded value was 2.68 in 2013.
- What is the lowest political polarization score recorded in Egypt?
- The lowest recorded value was -2.34 in 1974.
- How does Egypt rank for political polarization score?
- Egypt ranks 103rd out of 174 countries with data for 2025.
- Is political polarization score rising or falling in Egypt?
- Over the last ten years it is down 117.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Egypt 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.