Political Polarization Score in Nepal
Nepal: Political Polarization Score was -0.448 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
-0.448
Change on year
down 147.6%
World rank
112th
of 174 countries
All-time high
2.05
in 1970
All-time low
-1.44
in 1900
Years of data
126
1900–2025
Political Polarization Score in Nepal, 1900–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Nepal recorded -0.448 for political polarization score in 2025.
The figure is down 147.6% on the previous year and down 144.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, political polarization score in Nepal peaked at 2.05 in 1970 and was at its lowest, -1.44, in 1900.
Nepal ranks 112th 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.
Political Polarization Score in Nepal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1900 | -1.44 | — |
| 1901 | -1.44 | -0.0% |
| 1902 | -1.44 | -0.0% |
| 1903 | -1.44 | -0.0% |
| 1904 | -1.44 | -0.0% |
| 1905 | -1.44 | -0.0% |
| 1906 | -1.44 | -0.0% |
| 1907 | -1.44 | -0.0% |
| 1908 | -1.44 | -0.0% |
| 1909 | -1.44 | -0.0% |
| 1910 | -1.21 | -15.8% |
| 1911 | -1.21 | -0.0% |
| 1912 | -1.21 | -0.0% |
| 1913 | -1.21 | -0.0% |
| 1914 | -1.21 | -0.0% |
| 1915 | -1.21 | -0.0% |
| 1916 | -1.21 | -0.0% |
| 1917 | -1.21 | -0.0% |
| 1918 | -1.21 | -0.0% |
| 1919 | -1.21 | -0.0% |
| 1920 | -1.42 | +16.7% |
| 1921 | -1.42 | -0.0% |
| 1922 | -1.42 | -0.0% |
| 1923 | -1.42 | -0.0% |
| 1924 | -1.42 | -0.0% |
| 1925 | -1.42 | -0.0% |
| 1926 | -1.42 | -0.0% |
| 1927 | -1.42 | -0.0% |
| 1928 | -1.42 | -0.0% |
| 1929 | -1.42 | -0.0% |
| 1930 | -1.42 | -0.0% |
| 1931 | -1.42 | -0.0% |
| 1932 | -1.42 | -0.0% |
| 1933 | -1.42 | -0.0% |
| 1934 | -1.42 | -0.0% |
| 1935 | -1.42 | -0.0% |
| 1936 | -1.42 | -0.0% |
| 1937 | -1.42 | -0.0% |
| 1938 | -1.42 | -0.0% |
| 1939 | -1.42 | -0.0% |
| 1940 | -1.42 | -0.0% |
| 1941 | -1.42 | -0.0% |
| 1942 | -1.42 | -0.0% |
| 1943 | -1.42 | -0.0% |
| 1944 | -1.42 | -0.0% |
| 1945 | -1.42 | -0.0% |
| 1946 | -1.42 | -0.0% |
| 1947 | -1.42 | -0.0% |
| 1948 | -1.42 | -0.0% |
| 1949 | -1.42 | -0.0% |
| 1950 | -0.838 | -40.9% |
| 1951 | -0.72 | -14.1% |
| 1952 | -0.72 | -0.0% |
| 1953 | -0.72 | -0.0% |
| 1954 | -0.72 | -0.0% |
| 1955 | -0.72 | -0.0% |
| 1956 | -0.72 | -0.0% |
| 1957 | -0.72 | -0.0% |
| 1958 | -0.72 | -0.0% |
| 1959 | -0.833 | +15.7% |
| 1960 | 0.519 | -162.3% |
| 1961 | 0.645 | +24.3% |
| 1962 | 0.778 | +20.6% |
| 1963 | 0.778 | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 0.778 | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 0.778 | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 1.95 | +150.4% |
| 1967 | 1.95 | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 1.95 | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 1.95 | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 2.05 | +5.3% |
| 1971 | 2.05 | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 2.05 | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 2.05 | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 2.05 | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 2.05 | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 2.05 | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 2.05 | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 2.05 | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 2.05 | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 1.75 | -14.7% |
| 1981 | 1.75 | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 1.75 | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 1.75 | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 1.75 | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 1.75 | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 1.75 | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 1.75 | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 1.75 | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 1.75 | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 1.12 | -35.8% |
| 1991 | 1.01 | -10.4% |
| 1992 | 1.09 | +7.7% |
| 1993 | 1.22 | +11.9% |
| 1994 | 1.22 | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 0.991 | -18.4% |
| 1996 | 0.991 | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 0.991 | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 0.991 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 0.991 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 0.991 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 0.991 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 0.991 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 0.991 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 0.991 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 0.991 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 0.991 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 0.991 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 0.843 | -14.9% |
| 2009 | 0.843 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 0.946 | +12.2% |
| 2011 | 0.946 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 0.946 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 0.946 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 0.946 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 1.02 | +7.5% |
| 2016 | 1.02 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 1.09 | +6.9% |
| 2018 | 1.09 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 1.09 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 1.07 | -1.3% |
| 2021 | 1.07 | -0.1% |
| 2022 | 0.941 | -12.2% |
| 2023 | 0.941 | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 0.941 | +0.0% |
| 2025 | -0.448 | -147.6% |
Nepal compared with similar countries
- Nepal's -0.448 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is -0.095, 4.7× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Nepal's -0.448 is below the median for South Asia, which is 0.1045. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | -1.44 | -1.44 | -1.44 | 10 |
| 1910s | -1.21 | -1.21 | -1.21 | 10 |
| 1920s | -1.42 | -1.42 | -1.42 | 10 |
| 1930s | -1.42 | -1.42 | -1.42 | 10 |
| 1940s | -1.42 | -1.42 | -1.42 | 10 |
| 1950s | -0.7431 | -0.838 | -0.72 | 10 |
| 1960s | 1.21 | 0.519 | 1.95 | 10 |
| 1970s | 2.05 | 2.05 | 2.05 | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.75 | 1.75 | 1.75 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.06 | 0.991 | 1.22 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.9614 | 0.843 | 0.991 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1 | 0.946 | 1.09 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.7533 | -0.448 | 1.07 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Nepal
More reference data data for Nepal
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.7753 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.5 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 4.14 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.7853 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 4.14 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 2.6 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.7974 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 11.28 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 19.44 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 4.28 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is political polarization score in Nepal?
- Political polarization score in Nepal was -0.448 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest political polarization score recorded in Nepal?
- The highest recorded value was 2.05 in 1970.
- What is the lowest political polarization score recorded in Nepal?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.44 in 1900.
- How does Nepal rank for political polarization score?
- Nepal ranks 112th out of 174 countries with data for 2025.
- Is political polarization score rising or falling in Nepal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 144.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nepal 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.