What is political polarization score in North Macedonia?

Political polarization score in North Macedonia was 0.953 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest political polarization score recorded in North Macedonia?

The highest recorded value was 2.68 in 1941.

What is the lowest political polarization score recorded in North Macedonia?

The lowest recorded value was -0.519 in 1960.

How does North Macedonia rank for political polarization score?

North Macedonia ranks 62nd out of 174 countries with data for 2025.

Is political polarization score rising or falling in North Macedonia?

Over the last ten years it is down 38.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this North Macedonia 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.

Political Polarization Score in North Macedonia

Name: Political Polarization Score in North Macedonia
Creator: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

North Macedonia: Political Polarization Score was 0.953 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.953

Change on year

up 15.2%

World rank

62nd

of 174 countries

All-time high

2.68

in 1941

All-time low

-0.519

in 1960

Years of data

126

1900–2025

Political Polarization Score in North Macedonia, 1900–2025

Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

Analysis

North Macedonia recorded 0.953 for political polarization score in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 15.2% on the previous year and down 38.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, political polarization score in North Macedonia peaked at 2.68 in 1941 and was at its lowest, -0.519, in 1960.

That places North Macedonia 62nd out of 174 countries with data for 2025, putting it 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	-0.0157	-0.113	0.288	10
1910s	0.502	0.12	0.682	10
1920s	1.58	1.58	1.58	10
1930s	1.6	1.58	1.77	10
1940s	1.67	0.381	2.68	10
1950s	-0.412	-0.412	-0.412	10
1960s	-0.519	-0.519	-0.519	10
1970s	-0.101	-0.101	-0.101	10
1980s	-0.0325	-0.101	0.584	10
1990s	0.5171	0.348	0.681	10
2000s	0.7502	0.687	0.985	10
2010s	1.41	0.818	1.92	10
2020s	1.03	0.827	1.16	6

Countries ranked near North Macedonia

59 Sudan 0.987 compare
60 Pakistan 0.986 compare
61 Ethiopia 0.984 compare
63 Tunisia 0.945 compare
64 Haiti 0.897 compare

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More reference data data for North Macedonia

Spring temperature anomalies 0.9026 °C (2026)
Summer temperature anomalies 1.34 °C (2026)
Temperature anomalies by month 2.06 °C (2026)
Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
Autumn temperature anomalies 1.56 °C (2025)
Winter temperature anomalies 1.88 °C (2025)
Consumer price index 159.36 2010 = 100 (2025)
Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
Competitive elections 1 (2025)
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Frequently asked questions

What is political polarization score in North Macedonia?: Political polarization score in North Macedonia was 0.953 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest political polarization score recorded in North Macedonia?: The highest recorded value was 2.68 in 1941.
What is the lowest political polarization score recorded in North Macedonia?: The lowest recorded value was -0.519 in 1960.
How does North Macedonia rank for political polarization score?: North Macedonia ranks 62nd out of 174 countries with data for 2025.
Is political polarization score rising or falling in North Macedonia?: Over the last ten years it is down 38.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this North Macedonia 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
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

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.