Political Polarization Score in Greece

Greece: Political Polarization Score was -1.06 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
-1.06
Change on year
up 23.0%
World rank
135th
of 174 countries
All-time high
3.21
in 1967
All-time low
-1.43
in 2000
Years of data
126
1900–2025

Political Polarization Score in Greece, 1900–2025

-10123190019622025

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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 132 Belgium -0.98 compare
  2. 133 Jordan -0.998 compare
  3. 134 North Korea -1.04 compare
  4. 136 Mongolia -1.07 compare
  5. 137 Gambia -1.12 compare
  6. 138 Sri Lanka -1.12 compare

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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

Indicator
Political Polarization Score
Source
V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
174 places, 20,575 data points, 1900–2025
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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.