Political Polarization Score in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan: Political Polarization Score was -0.525 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Political Polarization Score in Kazakhstan, 1900–2025
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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
More reference data data for Kazakhstan
- Spring temperature anomalies 3.02 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 1.71 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.4141 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.4005 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 2.4 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 348.12 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
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
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.