Political Polarization Score in Guyana
Guyana: Political Polarization Score was 0.387 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Political Polarization Score in Guyana, 1900–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for political polarization score in Guyana is 0.387, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 43.9% on the previous year and down 66.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, political polarization score in Guyana peaked at 1.44 in 1997 and was at its lowest, -0.006, in 1900.
Guyana ranks 84th 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 | -0.006 | -0.006 | -0.006 | 10 |
| 1910s | -0.006 | -0.006 | -0.006 | 10 |
| 1920s | -0.006 | -0.006 | -0.006 | 10 |
| 1930s | -0.006 | -0.006 | -0.006 | 10 |
| 1940s | -0.006 | -0.006 | -0.006 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.142 | -0.006 | 0.192 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.5495 | 0.329 | 0.718 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.718 | 0.718 | 0.718 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.718 | 0.718 | 0.718 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.18 | 1.05 | 1.44 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.19 | 1.05 | 1.34 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.16 | 1.06 | 1.34 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.7503 | 0.387 | 1.06 | 6 |
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More reference data data for Guyana
- Spring temperature anomalies 0.1147 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.5186 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.373 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 1.2 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.0337 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 142.21 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 Guyana?
- Political polarization score in Guyana was 0.387 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest political polarization score recorded in Guyana?
- The highest recorded value was 1.44 in 1997.
- What is the lowest political polarization score recorded in Guyana?
- The lowest recorded value was -0.006 in 1900.
- How does Guyana rank for political polarization score?
- Guyana ranks 84th out of 174 countries with data for 2025.
- Is political polarization score rising or falling in Guyana?
- Over the last ten years it is down 66.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Guyana 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.