Political Polarization Score in Germany
Germany: Political Polarization Score was 0.191 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
0.191
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
89th
of 174 countries
All-time high
2.84
in 1933
All-time low
-2.44
in 1991
Years of data
80
1900–2025
Political Polarization Score in Germany, 1900–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, political polarization score in Germany stood at 0.191.
The figure is up 109.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, political polarization score in Germany peaked at 2.84 in 1933 and was at its lowest, -2.44, in 1991.
That places Germany 89th out of 174 countries with data for 2025, putting it 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 Germany, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 0.441 | — |
| 1901 | 0.441 | +0.0% |
| 1902 | 0.441 | +0.0% |
| 1903 | 0.441 | +0.0% |
| 1904 | 0.441 | +0.0% |
| 1905 | 0.441 | +0.0% |
| 1906 | 0.441 | +0.0% |
| 1907 | 0.441 | +0.0% |
| 1908 | 0.441 | +0.0% |
| 1909 | 0.441 | +0.0% |
| 1910 | 0.441 | +0.0% |
| 1911 | 0.441 | +0.0% |
| 1912 | 0.441 | +0.0% |
| 1913 | 0.441 | +0.0% |
| 1914 | -0.536 | -221.5% |
| 1915 | -0.536 | -0.0% |
| 1916 | -0.055 | -89.7% |
| 1917 | 0.623 | -1232.7% |
| 1918 | 0.623 | +0.0% |
| 1919 | 2.26 | +262.8% |
| 1920 | 1.93 | -14.5% |
| 1921 | 1.93 | +0.0% |
| 1922 | 1.93 | +0.0% |
| 1923 | 1.93 | +0.0% |
| 1924 | 1.93 | +0.0% |
| 1925 | 1.93 | +0.0% |
| 1926 | 1.93 | +0.0% |
| 1927 | 1.93 | +0.0% |
| 1928 | 1.93 | +0.0% |
| 1929 | 1.93 | +0.0% |
| 1930 | 1.93 | +0.0% |
| 1931 | 1.93 | +0.0% |
| 1932 | 1.93 | +0.0% |
| 1933 | 2.84 | +47.0% |
| 1934 | 2.84 | +0.0% |
| 1935 | 2.84 | +0.0% |
| 1936 | 2.84 | +0.0% |
| 1937 | 2.84 | +0.0% |
| 1938 | 2.84 | +0.0% |
| 1939 | 2.84 | +0.0% |
| 1940 | 1.44 | -49.2% |
| 1941 | 1.44 | +0.0% |
| 1942 | 1.44 | +0.0% |
| 1943 | 1.44 | +0.0% |
| 1944 | 1.44 | +0.0% |
| 1991 | -2.44 | -268.8% |
| 1992 | -2.44 | -0.0% |
| 1993 | -2.44 | -0.0% |
| 1994 | -2.44 | -0.0% |
| 1995 | -2.44 | -0.0% |
| 1996 | -2.44 | -0.0% |
| 1997 | -2.44 | -0.0% |
| 1998 | -2.44 | -0.0% |
| 1999 | -2.44 | -0.0% |
| 2000 | -2.44 | -0.0% |
| 2001 | -2.44 | -0.0% |
| 2002 | -2.44 | -0.0% |
| 2003 | -2.44 | -0.0% |
| 2004 | -2.44 | -0.0% |
| 2005 | -2.44 | -0.0% |
| 2006 | -2.44 | -0.0% |
| 2007 | -2.44 | -0.0% |
| 2008 | -2.44 | -0.0% |
| 2009 | -2.44 | -0.0% |
| 2010 | -2.44 | -0.0% |
| 2011 | -2.44 | -0.0% |
| 2012 | -2.44 | -0.0% |
| 2013 | -2.44 | -0.0% |
| 2014 | -2.44 | -0.0% |
| 2015 | -2.09 | -14.3% |
| 2016 | -1.49 | -28.7% |
| 2017 | -0.722 | -51.5% |
| 2018 | -0.722 | -0.0% |
| 2019 | -0.722 | -0.0% |
| 2020 | -0.924 | +28.0% |
| 2021 | -0.536 | -42.0% |
| 2022 | -0.414 | -22.8% |
| 2023 | 0.004 | -101.0% |
| 2024 | 0.191 | +4675.0% |
| 2025 | 0.191 | +0.0% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 0.191 is above the median for high income countries, which is -0.532. (55 countries reporting)
- Germany's 0.191 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is -0.0895. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 0.441 | 0.441 | 0.441 | 10 |
| 1910s | 0.4143 | -0.536 | 2.26 | 10 |
| 1920s | 1.93 | 1.93 | 1.93 | 10 |
| 1930s | 2.57 | 1.93 | 2.84 | 10 |
| 1940s | 1.44 | 1.44 | 1.44 | 5 |
| 1990s | -2.44 | -2.44 | -2.44 | 9 |
| 2000s | -2.44 | -2.44 | -2.44 | 10 |
| 2010s | -1.79 | -2.44 | -0.722 | 10 |
| 2020s | -0.248 | -0.924 | 0.191 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Germany
More reference data data for Germany
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 16.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.94 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 16.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 15.41 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 9.96 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 8.87 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 80.38 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 10.56 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is political polarization score in Germany?
- Political polarization score in Germany was 0.191 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest political polarization score recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 2.84 in 1933.
- What is the lowest political polarization score recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was -2.44 in 1991.
- How does Germany rank for political polarization score?
- Germany ranks 89th out of 174 countries with data for 2025.
- Is political polarization score rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 109.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Germany 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.