Political Polarization Score in Egypt

Egypt: Political Polarization Score was -0.22 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
-0.22
Change on year
down 144.4%
World rank
103rd
of 174 countries
All-time high
2.68
in 2013
All-time low
-2.34
in 1974
Years of data
126
1900–2025

Political Polarization Score in Egypt, 1900–2025

-202190019622025

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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 100 Czechia -0.131 compare
  2. 101 Senegal -0.143 compare
  3. 102 Zambia -0.195 compare
  4. 104 Congo -0.25 compare
  5. 105 Costa Rica -0.266 compare
  6. 106 Benin -0.273 compare

See the full ranking of 174 places →

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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

Indicator
Political Polarization Score
Source
V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
174 places, 20,575 data points, 1900–2025
Last refreshed

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.