Political Polarization Score in Finland
Finland: Political Polarization Score was -1.2 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Political Polarization Score in Finland, 1900–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for political polarization score in Finland is -1.2, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 12.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, political polarization score in Finland peaked at 1.91 in 1918 and was at its lowest, -2.09, in 1966.
Finland ranks 144th 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 | 0.581 | 0.581 | 0.581 | 10 |
| 1910s | 0.6874 | 0.071 | 1.91 | 10 |
| 1920s | 0.071 | 0.071 | 0.071 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0.071 | 0.071 | 0.071 | 10 |
| 1940s | -0.0575 | -0.186 | 0.071 | 10 |
| 1950s | -1.62 | -1.62 | -1.62 | 10 |
| 1960s | -1.81 | -2.09 | -1.62 | 10 |
| 1970s | -2.09 | -2.09 | -2.09 | 10 |
| 1980s | -1.66 | -1.66 | -1.66 | 10 |
| 1990s | -1.66 | -1.66 | -1.66 | 10 |
| 2000s | -1.66 | -1.66 | -1.66 | 10 |
| 2010s | -1.4 | -1.66 | -1.38 | 10 |
| 2020s | -1.26 | -1.52 | -1.05 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Finland
More reference data data for Finland
- Spring temperature anomalies 5.45 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 1.52 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month -5.24 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 2.9 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 2.51 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 133.54 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 Finland?
- Political polarization score in Finland was -1.2 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest political polarization score recorded in Finland?
- The highest recorded value was 1.91 in 1918.
- What is the lowest political polarization score recorded in Finland?
- The lowest recorded value was -2.09 in 1966.
- How does Finland rank for political polarization score?
- Finland ranks 144th out of 174 countries with data for 2025.
- Is political polarization score rising or falling in Finland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 12.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Finland 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.