Political Polarization Score in France
France: Political Polarization Score was 1.43 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Political Polarization Score in France, 1900–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, political polarization score in France stood at 1.43.
That represents a change of up 383.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, political polarization score in France peaked at 1.58 in 1939 and was at its lowest, -0.449, in 1919.
That places France 41st out of 174 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 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 | 0.665 | 0.665 | 0.665 | 10 |
| 1910s | 0.2358 | -0.449 | 0.959 | 10 |
| 1920s | -0.449 | -0.449 | -0.449 | 10 |
| 1930s | 1.27 | 0.967 | 1.58 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.9906 | 0.108 | 1.58 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.0538 | -0.163 | 0.108 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.682 | 0.647 | 0.957 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.5437 | 0.383 | 0.67 | 10 |
| 1980s | -0.0875 | -0.18 | 0.129 | 10 |
| 1990s | -0.0146 | -0.185 | 0.36 | 10 |
| 2000s | -0.0323 | -0.316 | 0.386 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.2067 | -0.316 | 0.499 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.9153 | 0.261 | 1.43 | 6 |
Countries ranked near France
More reference data data for France
- Spring temperature anomalies 0.5862 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 3.31 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.1356 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies -0.3048 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 1.2 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 127.7 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 France?
- Political polarization score in France was 1.43 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest political polarization score recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 1.58 in 1939.
- What is the lowest political polarization score recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was -0.449 in 1919.
- How does France rank for political polarization score?
- France ranks 41st out of 174 countries with data for 2025.
- Is political polarization score rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 383.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this France 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.