Political Polarization Score in Mexico
Mexico: Political Polarization Score was 2.13 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Political Polarization Score in Mexico, 1900–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for political polarization score in Mexico is 2.13, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.3% on the previous year and up 1,104.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, political polarization score in Mexico peaked at 3.42 in 1910 and was at its lowest, -1.09, in 1940.
Mexico ranks 21st of 174 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
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 | 0.133 | 0.133 | 0.133 | 10 |
| 1910s | 3.31 | 2.86 | 3.42 | 10 |
| 1920s | 1.89 | 1.52 | 2.39 | 10 |
| 1930s | -0.2169 | -0.832 | 1.45 | 10 |
| 1940s | -1.09 | -1.09 | -1.09 | 10 |
| 1950s | -1.09 | -1.09 | -1.09 | 10 |
| 1960s | -0.9042 | -1.09 | 0.403 | 10 |
| 1970s | -0.725 | -0.725 | -0.725 | 10 |
| 1980s | -0.2697 | -0.725 | 0.109 | 10 |
| 1990s | -0.3917 | -0.742 | -0.106 | 10 |
| 2000s | -0.1943 | -0.293 | 0.035 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.0648 | -0.354 | 1.66 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.77 | 1.43 | 2.23 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Mexico
More reference data data for Mexico
- Spring temperature anomalies 2.01 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.304 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.6991 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.5606 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 2.29 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 191.45 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 Mexico?
- Political polarization score in Mexico was 2.13 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest political polarization score recorded in Mexico?
- The highest recorded value was 3.42 in 1910.
- What is the lowest political polarization score recorded in Mexico?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.09 in 1940.
- How does Mexico rank for political polarization score?
- Mexico ranks 21st out of 174 countries with data for 2025.
- Is political polarization score rising or falling in Mexico?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,104.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mexico 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.