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

-1012190019622025

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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 109 Gabon -0.347 compare
  2. 110 Canada -0.399 compare
  3. 111 Niger -0.442 compare
  4. 113 Namibia -0.466 compare
  5. 114 Lesotho -0.518 compare
  6. 115 Kazakhstan -0.525 compare

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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

Indicator
Political Polarization Score
Source
V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
174 places, 20,575 data points, 1900–2025
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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.