Political Polarization Score in Indonesia

Indonesia: Political Polarization Score was 0.104 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
0.104
Change on year
down 87.1%
World rank
91st
of 174 countries
All-time high
2.66
in 1965
All-time low
-0.586
in 1970
Years of data
126
1900–2025

Political Polarization Score in Indonesia, 1900–2025

-10123190019622025

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for political polarization score in Indonesia is 0.104, measured in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 87.1% on the previous year and down 88.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, political polarization score in Indonesia peaked at 2.66 in 1965 and was at its lowest, -0.586, in 1970.

That places Indonesia 91st 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 1.39 1.39 1.39 10
1910s 1.39 1.39 1.39 10
1920s 0.966 0.966 0.966 10
1930s 0.966 0.966 0.966 10
1940s 0.881 0.571 1.08 10
1950s 1.59 0.936 2.04 10
1960s 1.28 -0.256 2.66 10
1970s -0.586 -0.586 -0.586 10
1980s -0.156 -0.156 -0.156 10
1990s -0.0969 -0.175 0.25 10
2000s 0.181 0.181 0.181 10
2010s 0.9826 0.388 1.5 10
2020s 0.6358 0.104 0.807 6

Countries ranked near Indonesia

  1. 88 Iraq 0.197 compare
  2. 89 Germany 0.191 compare
  3. 90 Mauritius 0.12 compare
  4. 92 Israel 0.021 compare
  5. 93 Uganda -0.034 compare
  6. 94 Austria -0.088 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is political polarization score in Indonesia?
Political polarization score in Indonesia was 0.104 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest political polarization score recorded in Indonesia?
The highest recorded value was 2.66 in 1965.
What is the lowest political polarization score recorded in Indonesia?
The lowest recorded value was -0.586 in 1970.
How does Indonesia rank for political polarization score?
Indonesia ranks 91st out of 174 countries with data for 2025.
Is political polarization score rising or falling in Indonesia?
Over the last ten years it is down 88.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Indonesia 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.