Political Polarization Score in Myanmar
Myanmar: Political Polarization Score was 3.68 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Political Polarization Score in Myanmar, 1900–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, political polarization score in Myanmar stood at 3.68. That is the highest value across all 126 years on record.
That represents a change of up 768.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, political polarization score in Myanmar peaked at 3.68 in 2023 and was at its lowest, -1.19, in 1900.
Myanmar ranks 1st of 174 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
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 | -1.19 | -1.19 | -1.19 | 10 |
| 1910s | -1.19 | -1.19 | -1.19 | 10 |
| 1920s | -1.19 | -1.19 | -1.19 | 10 |
| 1930s | -1.19 | -1.19 | -1.19 | 10 |
| 1940s | -0.0245 | -0.142 | 0.55 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.6934 | 0.55 | 1.27 | 10 |
| 1960s | 2.12 | 1.27 | 2.49 | 10 |
| 1970s | 2.49 | 2.49 | 2.49 | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.49 | 2.49 | 2.49 | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.49 | 2.49 | 2.49 | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.38 | 1.93 | 2.49 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.5453 | 0.39 | 1.03 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.92 | 0.802 | 3.68 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Myanmar
More reference data data for Myanmar
- Spring temperature anomalies -0.0963 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.0987 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.4249 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 0 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.5675 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.2735 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 168.18 2010 = 100 (2019)
- 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 Myanmar?
- Political polarization score in Myanmar was 3.68 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest political polarization score recorded in Myanmar?
- The highest recorded value was 3.68 in 2023.
- What is the lowest political polarization score recorded in Myanmar?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.19 in 1900.
- How does Myanmar rank for political polarization score?
- Myanmar ranks 1st out of 174 countries with data for 2025.
- Is political polarization score rising or falling in Myanmar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 768.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Myanmar 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.