Political Polarization Score in Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan: Political Polarization Score was -0.525 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
-0.525
Change on year
down 95.2%
World rank
115th
of 174 countries
All-time high
3.37
in 1918
All-time low
-1.11
in 1990
Years of data
126
1900–2025

Political Polarization Score in Kazakhstan, 1900–2025

-10123190019622025

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

Analysis

In 2025, political polarization score in Kazakhstan stood at -0.525.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 95.2% on the previous year and down 83.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, political polarization score in Kazakhstan peaked at 3.37 in 1918 and was at its lowest, -1.11, in 1990.

Kazakhstan ranks 115th 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1900s 1.21 0.635 1.95 10
1910s 1.52 0.733 3.37 10
1920s 1.82 0.71 3.37 10
1930s 1.03 0.71 1.06 10
1940s 0.9357 0.876 1.06 10
1950s 0.929 0.88 0.978 10
1960s 0.4231 0.37 0.429 10
1970s 0.37 0.37 0.37 10
1980s 0.241 0.058 0.37 10
1990s -1.11 -1.11 -1.11 10
2000s -0.644 -0.644 -0.644 10
2010s -0.3778 -0.65 -0.15 10
2020s -0.1978 -0.525 -0.03 6

Countries ranked near Kazakhstan

  1. 112 Nepal -0.448 compare
  2. 113 Namibia -0.466 compare
  3. 114 Lesotho -0.518 compare
  4. 116 Singapore -0.532 compare
  5. 117 Nigeria -0.594 compare
  6. 118 Jamaica -0.595 compare

See the full ranking of 174 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is political polarization score in Kazakhstan?
Political polarization score in Kazakhstan was -0.525 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest political polarization score recorded in Kazakhstan?
The highest recorded value was 3.37 in 1918.
What is the lowest political polarization score recorded in Kazakhstan?
The lowest recorded value was -1.11 in 1990.
How does Kazakhstan rank for political polarization score?
Kazakhstan ranks 115th out of 174 countries with data for 2025.
Is political polarization score rising or falling in Kazakhstan?
Over the last ten years it is down 83.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Kazakhstan 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
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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.