Political Polarization Score in Guatemala
Guatemala: Political Polarization Score was 0.682 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Political Polarization Score in Guatemala, 1900–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for political polarization score in Guatemala is 0.682, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 52.2% on the previous year and up 215.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, political polarization score in Guatemala peaked at 2.83 in 1965 and was at its lowest, -0.996, in 1997.
Guatemala ranks 73rd of 174 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
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 | 0.292 | 0.292 | 0.292 | 10 |
| 1910s | 0.292 | 0.292 | 0.292 | 10 |
| 1920s | 0.292 | 0.292 | 0.292 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0.292 | 0.292 | 0.292 | 10 |
| 1940s | -0.0877 | -0.433 | 0.292 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.68 | 0.133 | 1.39 | 10 |
| 1960s | 2.36 | 1.39 | 2.83 | 10 |
| 1970s | 2.83 | 2.83 | 2.83 | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.33 | 1.59 | 2.83 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.8128 | -0.996 | 1.59 | 10 |
| 2000s | -0.8695 | -0.996 | -0.733 | 10 |
| 2010s | -0.6079 | -0.958 | -0.174 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.5328 | 0.055 | 0.959 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Guatemala
More reference data data for Guatemala
- Spring temperature anomalies -0.4881 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 1.04 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month -0.2788 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.5692 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.8885 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 182.28 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 Guatemala?
- Political polarization score in Guatemala was 0.682 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest political polarization score recorded in Guatemala?
- The highest recorded value was 2.83 in 1965.
- What is the lowest political polarization score recorded in Guatemala?
- The lowest recorded value was -0.996 in 1997.
- How does Guatemala rank for political polarization score?
- Guatemala ranks 73rd out of 174 countries with data for 2025.
- Is political polarization score rising or falling in Guatemala?
- Over the last ten years it is up 215.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Guatemala 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.