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
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.
Political Polarization Score in Egypt, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1900 | -0.229 | — |
| 1901 | -0.229 | -0.0% |
| 1902 | -0.229 | -0.0% |
| 1903 | -0.229 | -0.0% |
| 1904 | -0.229 | -0.0% |
| 1905 | -0.229 | -0.0% |
| 1906 | -0.229 | -0.0% |
| 1907 | -0.229 | -0.0% |
| 1908 | -0.229 | -0.0% |
| 1909 | -0.229 | -0.0% |
| 1910 | -0.229 | -0.0% |
| 1911 | -0.229 | -0.0% |
| 1912 | -0.229 | -0.0% |
| 1913 | -0.229 | -0.0% |
| 1914 | -0.229 | -0.0% |
| 1915 | 0.158 | -169.0% |
| 1916 | 0.158 | +0.0% |
| 1917 | 0.158 | +0.0% |
| 1918 | 0.158 | +0.0% |
| 1919 | 0.455 | +188.0% |
| 1920 | -0.493 | -208.4% |
| 1921 | -0.493 | -0.0% |
| 1922 | -0.493 | -0.0% |
| 1923 | -0.862 | +74.8% |
| 1924 | -1.22 | +41.0% |
| 1925 | -1.22 | -0.0% |
| 1926 | -1.22 | -0.0% |
| 1927 | -1.22 | -0.0% |
| 1928 | -1.22 | -0.0% |
| 1929 | -1.22 | -0.0% |
| 1930 | -1.5 | +23.6% |
| 1931 | -1.5 | -0.0% |
| 1932 | -1.5 | -0.0% |
| 1933 | -1.5 | -0.0% |
| 1934 | -1.5 | -0.0% |
| 1935 | -1.5 | -0.0% |
| 1936 | -1.19 | -20.8% |
| 1937 | -1.19 | -0.0% |
| 1938 | -1.19 | -0.0% |
| 1939 | -1.19 | -0.0% |
| 1940 | -1.5 | +25.8% |
| 1941 | -1.5 | -0.0% |
| 1942 | -1.14 | -24.2% |
| 1943 | -0.799 | -29.6% |
| 1944 | -0.799 | -0.0% |
| 1945 | -0.799 | -0.0% |
| 1946 | -0.799 | -0.0% |
| 1947 | -0.799 | -0.0% |
| 1948 | -0.486 | -39.2% |
| 1949 | -0.486 | -0.0% |
| 1950 | -0.184 | -62.1% |
| 1951 | -0.184 | -0.0% |
| 1952 | 0.114 | -162.0% |
| 1953 | -0.484 | -524.6% |
| 1954 | -0.484 | -0.0% |
| 1955 | -0.484 | -0.0% |
| 1956 | -0.484 | -0.0% |
| 1957 | -2.33 | +381.8% |
| 1958 | -2.33 | -0.0% |
| 1959 | -2.33 | -0.0% |
| 1960 | -2.33 | -0.0% |
| 1961 | -2.33 | -0.0% |
| 1962 | -2.33 | -0.0% |
| 1963 | -2.33 | -0.0% |
| 1964 | -2.33 | -0.0% |
| 1965 | -2.33 | -0.0% |
| 1966 | -2.33 | -0.0% |
| 1967 | -2.33 | -0.0% |
| 1968 | -2.33 | -0.0% |
| 1969 | -2.33 | -0.0% |
| 1970 | -2 | -14.1% |
| 1971 | -2 | -0.0% |
| 1972 | -2 | -0.0% |
| 1973 | -2 | -0.0% |
| 1974 | -2.34 | +16.9% |
| 1975 | -1.96 | -16.2% |
| 1976 | -1.96 | -0.0% |
| 1977 | -1.52 | -22.4% |
| 1978 | -1.52 | -0.0% |
| 1979 | -1.52 | -0.0% |
| 1980 | -1.15 | -24.6% |
| 1981 | -0.808 | -29.6% |
| 1982 | -1.06 | +31.2% |
| 1983 | -1.06 | -0.0% |
| 1984 | -1.06 | -0.0% |
| 1985 | -1.37 | +28.9% |
| 1986 | -1.37 | -0.0% |
| 1987 | -1.37 | -0.0% |
| 1988 | -1.37 | -0.0% |
| 1989 | -1.37 | -0.0% |
| 1990 | -1.37 | -0.0% |
| 1991 | -1.37 | -0.0% |
| 1992 | -1.37 | -0.0% |
| 1993 | -1.37 | -0.0% |
| 1994 | -1.71 | +25.0% |
| 1995 | -1.71 | -0.0% |
| 1996 | -1.71 | -0.0% |
| 1997 | -1.35 | -21.1% |
| 1998 | -1.7 | +26.4% |
| 1999 | -1.7 | -0.0% |
| 2000 | -1.7 | -0.0% |
| 2001 | -1.7 | -0.0% |
| 2002 | -1.7 | -0.0% |
| 2003 | -1.7 | -0.0% |
| 2004 | -1.34 | -21.1% |
| 2005 | -1.83 | +36.1% |
| 2006 | -1.7 | -6.8% |
| 2007 | -1.57 | -7.5% |
| 2008 | -1.57 | -0.0% |
| 2009 | -1.57 | -0.0% |
| 2010 | -0.864 | -45.1% |
| 2011 | 1.23 | -242.1% |
| 2012 | 2.21 | +80.2% |
| 2013 | 2.68 | +21.1% |
| 2014 | 1.82 | -32.0% |
| 2015 | 1.27 | -30.4% |
| 2016 | 1.08 | -14.5% |
| 2017 | 0.793 | -26.9% |
| 2018 | 0.711 | -10.3% |
| 2019 | 0.595 | -16.3% |
| 2020 | 0.215 | -63.9% |
| 2021 | 0.012 | -94.4% |
| 2022 | -0.09 | -850.0% |
| 2023 | -0.09 | -0.0% |
| 2024 | -0.09 | -0.0% |
| 2025 | -0.22 | +144.4% |
Egypt compared with similar countries
- Egypt's -0.22 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is -0.095, 2.3× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Egypt's -0.22 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 0.418. (22 countries reporting)
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
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.2851 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 5.23 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 16.05 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.2 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 16.05 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.956 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.4622 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 25.55 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 71.76 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 6.55 (2050)
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.