Political Polarization Score in Israel
Israel: Political Polarization Score was 0.021 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
0.021
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
92nd
of 174 countries
All-time high
1.02
in 2018
All-time low
-0.127
in 1948
Years of data
98
1900–2025
Political Polarization Score in Israel, 1900–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for political polarization score in Israel is 0.021, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 94.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, political polarization score in Israel peaked at 1.02 in 2018 and was at its lowest, -0.127, in 1948.
Israel ranks 92nd 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.
Political Polarization Score in Israel, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1900 | -0.113 | — |
| 1901 | -0.113 | -0.0% |
| 1902 | -0.113 | -0.0% |
| 1903 | -0.113 | -0.0% |
| 1904 | -0.113 | -0.0% |
| 1905 | -0.113 | -0.0% |
| 1906 | -0.113 | -0.0% |
| 1907 | 0.058 | -151.3% |
| 1908 | 0.288 | +396.6% |
| 1909 | 0.288 | +0.0% |
| 1910 | 0.12 | -58.3% |
| 1911 | 0.12 | +0.0% |
| 1912 | 0.344 | +186.7% |
| 1913 | 0.344 | +0.0% |
| 1914 | 0.564 | +64.0% |
| 1915 | 0.564 | +0.0% |
| 1916 | 0.755 | +33.9% |
| 1917 | 0.755 | +0.0% |
| 1918 | 0.755 | +0.0% |
| 1919 | 0.755 | +0.0% |
| 1948 | -0.127 | -116.8% |
| 1949 | -0.127 | -0.0% |
| 1950 | -0.127 | -0.0% |
| 1951 | -0.127 | -0.0% |
| 1952 | -0.127 | -0.0% |
| 1953 | -0.127 | -0.0% |
| 1954 | -0.127 | -0.0% |
| 1955 | -0.127 | -0.0% |
| 1956 | -0.127 | -0.0% |
| 1957 | -0.127 | -0.0% |
| 1958 | -0.127 | -0.0% |
| 1959 | -0.127 | -0.0% |
| 1960 | -0.127 | -0.0% |
| 1961 | -0.127 | -0.0% |
| 1962 | -0.127 | -0.0% |
| 1963 | -0.127 | -0.0% |
| 1964 | -0.127 | -0.0% |
| 1965 | -0.127 | -0.0% |
| 1966 | -0.127 | -0.0% |
| 1967 | -0.127 | -0.0% |
| 1968 | -0.127 | -0.0% |
| 1969 | -0.127 | -0.0% |
| 1970 | 0.077 | -160.6% |
| 1971 | 0.077 | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 0.077 | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 0.077 | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 0.077 | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 0.077 | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 0.077 | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 0.077 | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 0.265 | +244.2% |
| 1979 | 0.265 | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 0.359 | +35.5% |
| 1981 | 0.359 | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 0.359 | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 0.359 | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 0.359 | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 0.359 | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 0.359 | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 0.359 | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 0.359 | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 0.359 | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 0.359 | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 0.359 | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 0.359 | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 0.359 | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 0.359 | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 0.359 | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 0.359 | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 0.359 | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 0.359 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 0.359 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 0.359 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 0.823 | +129.2% |
| 2002 | 0.823 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 0.823 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 0.823 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 0.823 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 0.358 | -56.5% |
| 2007 | 0.358 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 0.358 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 0.358 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 0.358 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 0.358 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 0.358 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 0.358 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 0.358 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 0.358 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 0.358 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 0.358 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 1.02 | +183.8% |
| 2019 | 1.02 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 1.02 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 1.02 | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 1.02 | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 1.02 | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 0.021 | -97.9% |
| 2025 | 0.021 | +0.0% |
Israel compared with similar countries
- Israel's 0.021 is above the median for high income countries, which is -0.532. (55 countries reporting)
- Israel's 0.021 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 0.418, 5% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | -0.0157 | -0.113 | 0.288 | 10 |
| 1910s | 0.5076 | 0.12 | 0.755 | 10 |
| 1940s | -0.127 | -0.127 | -0.127 | 2 |
| 1950s | -0.127 | -0.127 | -0.127 | 10 |
| 1960s | -0.127 | -0.127 | -0.127 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.1146 | 0.077 | 0.265 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.359 | 0.359 | 0.359 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.359 | 0.359 | 0.359 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.5906 | 0.358 | 0.823 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.4896 | 0.358 | 1.02 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.6843 | 0.021 | 1.02 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Israel
More reference data data for Israel
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.719 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0191 (2050)
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.78 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 3.5 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.104 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is political polarization score in Israel?
- Political polarization score in Israel was 0.021 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest political polarization score recorded in Israel?
- The highest recorded value was 1.02 in 2018.
- What is the lowest political polarization score recorded in Israel?
- The lowest recorded value was -0.127 in 1948.
- How does Israel rank for political polarization score?
- Israel ranks 92nd out of 174 countries with data for 2025.
- Is political polarization score rising or falling in Israel?
- Over the last ten years it is down 94.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Israel 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.