Political Polarization Score in Guinea-Bissau

Guinea-Bissau: Political Polarization Score was 0.863 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
0.863
Change on year
up 68.6%
World rank
69th
of 174 countries
All-time high
2.34
in 1900
All-time low
-0.757
in 1995
Years of data
126
1900–2025

Political Polarization Score in Guinea-Bissau, 1900–2025

-1012190019622025

Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for political polarization score in Guinea-Bissau is 0.863, measured in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 68.6% on the previous year and up 218.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, political polarization score in Guinea-Bissau peaked at 2.34 in 1900 and was at its lowest, -0.757, in 1995.

That places Guinea-Bissau 69th 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1900s 2.34 2.34 2.34 10
1910s 2.34 2.34 2.34 10
1920s 2.34 2.34 2.34 10
1930s 2.03 1.32 2.34 10
1940s 1.32 1.32 1.32 10
1950s 1.32 1.32 1.32 10
1960s 2.33 2.33 2.33 10
1970s 1.79 1.25 2.33 10
1980s 1.61 1.58 1.85 10
1990s 0.412 -0.757 1.58 10
2000s -0.7449 -0.757 -0.636 10
2010s -0.7104 -0.73 -0.534 10
2020s 0.2353 -0.581 0.863 6

Countries ranked near Guinea-Bissau

  1. 66 Cote d'Ivoire 0.884 compare
  2. 67 Morocco 0.882 compare
  3. 68 Mali 0.873 compare
  4. 70 Honduras 0.839 compare
  5. 71 Montenegro 0.816 compare
  6. 72 Italy 0.748 compare

See the full ranking of 174 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is political polarization score in Guinea-Bissau?
Political polarization score in Guinea-Bissau was 0.863 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest political polarization score recorded in Guinea-Bissau?
The highest recorded value was 2.34 in 1900.
What is the lowest political polarization score recorded in Guinea-Bissau?
The lowest recorded value was -0.757 in 1995.
How does Guinea-Bissau rank for political polarization score?
Guinea-Bissau ranks 69th out of 174 countries with data for 2025.
Is political polarization score rising or falling in Guinea-Bissau?
Over the last ten years it is up 218.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Guinea-Bissau 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
Last refreshed

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.