Political Polarization Score in Kenya
Kenya: Political Polarization Score was 0.669 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Political Polarization Score in Kenya, 1900–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for political polarization score in Kenya is 0.669, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 68.5% on the previous year and up 1,215.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, political polarization score in Kenya peaked at 2.09 in 1952 and was at its lowest, -2.08, in 1964.
Kenya ranks 74th 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 | 0.672 | 0.672 | 0.672 | 10 |
| 1910s | 0.672 | 0.672 | 0.672 | 10 |
| 1920s | 1.14 | 0.672 | 1.19 | 10 |
| 1930s | 1.19 | 1.19 | 1.19 | 10 |
| 1940s | 1.19 | 1.19 | 1.19 | 10 |
| 1950s | 1.91 | 1.19 | 2.09 | 10 |
| 1960s | -0.8079 | -2.08 | 1.71 | 10 |
| 1970s | -1.6 | -1.6 | -1.6 | 10 |
| 1980s | -1.6 | -1.6 | -1.6 | 10 |
| 1990s | -0.0803 | -0.885 | 0.232 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.2953 | 0.063 | 0.675 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.1483 | -0.828 | 1.2 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.1963 | -0.629 | 0.669 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Kenya
More reference data data for Kenya
- Spring temperature anomalies -1.09 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.7428 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.7503 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.5834 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 1.22 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 267.82 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 Kenya?
- Political polarization score in Kenya was 0.669 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest political polarization score recorded in Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 2.09 in 1952.
- What is the lowest political polarization score recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was -2.08 in 1964.
- How does Kenya rank for political polarization score?
- Kenya ranks 74th out of 174 countries with data for 2025.
- Is political polarization score rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,215.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kenya 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.