Political Polarization Score in Greece
Greece: Political Polarization Score was -1.06 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Political Polarization Score in Greece, 1900–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for political polarization score in Greece is -1.06, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 23.0% on the previous year and down 122.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, political polarization score in Greece peaked at 3.21 in 1967 and was at its lowest, -1.43, in 2000.
Greece ranks 135th 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 | 0.6938 | 0.321 | 1.65 | 10 |
| 1910s | 1.6 | 1.08 | 2.19 | 10 |
| 1920s | 1.57 | 0.956 | 2.27 | 10 |
| 1930s | 1.43 | 0.956 | 1.78 | 10 |
| 1940s | 2.83 | 2.48 | 3.19 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.5539 | 0.479 | 1.03 | 10 |
| 1960s | 1.45 | 0.701 | 3.21 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.7687 | -0.185 | 1.81 | 10 |
| 1980s | -0.135 | -0.2 | 0.167 | 10 |
| 1990s | -0.7192 | -0.838 | -0.64 | 10 |
| 2000s | -1.38 | -1.43 | -1.03 | 10 |
| 2010s | -0.7942 | -1.34 | -0.474 | 10 |
| 2020s | -1.32 | -1.37 | -1.06 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Greece
More reference data data for Greece
- Spring temperature anomalies 0.1042 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.7668 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 1.8 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 1.16 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 1.73 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 121.73 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 Greece?
- Political polarization score in Greece was -1.06 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest political polarization score recorded in Greece?
- The highest recorded value was 3.21 in 1967.
- What is the lowest political polarization score recorded in Greece?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.43 in 2000.
- How does Greece rank for political polarization score?
- Greece ranks 135th out of 174 countries with data for 2025.
- Is political polarization score rising or falling in Greece?
- Over the last ten years it is down 122.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Greece 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.