Political Polarization Score in Norway
Norway: Political Polarization Score was -2.11 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
-2.11
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
170th
of 174 countries
All-time high
2.85
in 1940
All-time low
-2.65
in 1996
Years of data
126
1900–2025
Political Polarization Score in Norway, 1900–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for political polarization score in Norway is -2.11, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 3.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, political polarization score in Norway peaked at 2.85 in 1940 and was at its lowest, -2.65, in 1996.
Norway ranks 170th of 174 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Political Polarization Score in Norway, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1900 | -0.911 | — |
| 1901 | -0.911 | -0.0% |
| 1902 | -0.911 | -0.0% |
| 1903 | -0.911 | -0.0% |
| 1904 | -0.911 | -0.0% |
| 1905 | -0.911 | -0.0% |
| 1906 | -0.911 | -0.0% |
| 1907 | -0.911 | -0.0% |
| 1908 | -0.911 | -0.0% |
| 1909 | -0.911 | -0.0% |
| 1910 | -0.846 | -7.1% |
| 1911 | -0.846 | -0.0% |
| 1912 | -0.846 | -0.0% |
| 1913 | -0.846 | -0.0% |
| 1914 | -0.846 | -0.0% |
| 1915 | -0.846 | -0.0% |
| 1916 | -0.846 | -0.0% |
| 1917 | 0.683 | -180.7% |
| 1918 | 0.683 | +0.0% |
| 1919 | 0.683 | +0.0% |
| 1920 | 0.173 | -74.7% |
| 1921 | 0.173 | +0.0% |
| 1922 | 0.173 | +0.0% |
| 1923 | 0.173 | +0.0% |
| 1924 | -0.237 | -237.0% |
| 1925 | -0.237 | -0.0% |
| 1926 | -0.237 | -0.0% |
| 1927 | -0.237 | -0.0% |
| 1928 | -0.237 | -0.0% |
| 1929 | -0.237 | -0.0% |
| 1930 | -0.237 | -0.0% |
| 1931 | -0.237 | -0.0% |
| 1932 | -0.237 | -0.0% |
| 1933 | 0.085 | -135.9% |
| 1934 | 0.085 | +0.0% |
| 1935 | -0.354 | -516.5% |
| 1936 | -0.176 | -50.3% |
| 1937 | -0.176 | -0.0% |
| 1938 | -0.176 | -0.0% |
| 1939 | -0.176 | -0.0% |
| 1940 | 2.85 | -1718.2% |
| 1941 | 2.85 | +0.0% |
| 1942 | 2.85 | +0.0% |
| 1943 | 2.85 | +0.0% |
| 1944 | 2.85 | +0.0% |
| 1945 | 2.85 | +0.0% |
| 1946 | -0.673 | -123.6% |
| 1947 | 0.042 | -106.2% |
| 1948 | 0.042 | +0.0% |
| 1949 | -0.134 | -419.0% |
| 1950 | -0.428 | +219.4% |
| 1951 | -0.428 | -0.0% |
| 1952 | -0.907 | +111.9% |
| 1953 | -1.68 | +85.4% |
| 1954 | -1.68 | -0.0% |
| 1955 | -1.68 | -0.0% |
| 1956 | -1.68 | -0.0% |
| 1957 | -1.68 | -0.0% |
| 1958 | -1.68 | -0.0% |
| 1959 | -1.68 | -0.0% |
| 1960 | -2.59 | +54.0% |
| 1961 | -2.59 | -0.0% |
| 1962 | -2.59 | -0.0% |
| 1963 | -2.59 | -0.0% |
| 1964 | -2.59 | -0.0% |
| 1965 | -2.17 | -16.4% |
| 1966 | -2.17 | -0.0% |
| 1967 | -2.17 | -0.0% |
| 1968 | -2.17 | -0.0% |
| 1969 | -1.64 | -24.4% |
| 1970 | -1.64 | -0.0% |
| 1971 | -1.89 | +15.2% |
| 1972 | -1.89 | -0.0% |
| 1973 | -1.89 | -0.0% |
| 1974 | -1.89 | -0.0% |
| 1975 | -1.89 | -0.0% |
| 1976 | -1.89 | -0.0% |
| 1977 | -1.89 | -0.0% |
| 1978 | -1.89 | -0.0% |
| 1979 | -1.89 | -0.0% |
| 1980 | -1.89 | -0.0% |
| 1981 | -1.89 | -0.0% |
| 1982 | -1.89 | -0.0% |
| 1983 | -1.89 | -0.0% |
| 1984 | -1.89 | -0.0% |
| 1985 | -1.89 | -0.0% |
| 1986 | -1.89 | -0.0% |
| 1987 | -1.89 | -0.0% |
| 1988 | -1.89 | -0.0% |
| 1989 | -1.89 | -0.0% |
| 1990 | -2.33 | +23.8% |
| 1991 | -2.33 | -0.0% |
| 1992 | -2.33 | -0.0% |
| 1993 | -2.33 | -0.0% |
| 1994 | -2.33 | -0.0% |
| 1995 | -2.33 | -0.0% |
| 1996 | -2.65 | +13.3% |
| 1997 | -2.65 | -0.0% |
| 1998 | -2.65 | -0.0% |
| 1999 | -2.65 | -0.0% |
| 2000 | -2.65 | -0.0% |
| 2001 | -2.65 | -0.0% |
| 2002 | -2.65 | -0.0% |
| 2003 | -2.65 | -0.0% |
| 2004 | -2.65 | -0.0% |
| 2005 | -2.65 | -0.0% |
| 2006 | -2.65 | -0.0% |
| 2007 | -2.65 | -0.0% |
| 2008 | -2.65 | -0.0% |
| 2009 | -2.65 | -0.0% |
| 2010 | -2.57 | -2.9% |
| 2011 | -2.57 | -0.0% |
| 2012 | -2.57 | -0.0% |
| 2013 | -2.03 | -20.9% |
| 2014 | -2.03 | -0.0% |
| 2015 | -2.03 | -0.0% |
| 2016 | -2.03 | -0.0% |
| 2017 | -1.5 | -26.4% |
| 2018 | -1.5 | -0.0% |
| 2019 | -1.5 | -0.0% |
| 2020 | -1.5 | -0.0% |
| 2021 | -2.11 | +41.2% |
| 2022 | -2.11 | -0.0% |
| 2023 | -2.11 | -0.0% |
| 2024 | -2.11 | -0.0% |
| 2025 | -2.11 | -0.0% |
Norway compared with similar countries
- Norway's -2.11 is below the median for high income countries, which is -0.532, 4.0× the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Norway's -2.11 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is -0.0895, 23.6× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | -0.911 | -0.911 | -0.911 | 10 |
| 1910s | -0.3873 | -0.846 | 0.683 | 10 |
| 1920s | -0.073 | -0.237 | 0.173 | 10 |
| 1930s | -0.1599 | -0.354 | 0.085 | 10 |
| 1940s | 1.64 | -0.673 | 2.85 | 10 |
| 1950s | -1.35 | -1.68 | -0.428 | 10 |
| 1960s | -2.32 | -2.59 | -1.64 | 10 |
| 1970s | -1.86 | -1.89 | -1.64 | 10 |
| 1980s | -1.89 | -1.89 | -1.89 | 10 |
| 1990s | -2.46 | -2.65 | -2.33 | 10 |
| 2000s | -2.65 | -2.65 | -2.65 | 10 |
| 2010s | -2.03 | -2.57 | -1.5 | 10 |
| 2020s | -2.01 | -2.11 | -1.5 | 6 |
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More reference data data for Norway
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.55 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0618 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 1.55 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.24 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.7734 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.48 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 6.9 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.3366 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is political polarization score in Norway?
- Political polarization score in Norway was -2.11 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest political polarization score recorded in Norway?
- The highest recorded value was 2.85 in 1940.
- What is the lowest political polarization score recorded in Norway?
- The lowest recorded value was -2.65 in 1996.
- How does Norway rank for political polarization score?
- Norway ranks 170th out of 174 countries with data for 2025.
- Is political polarization score rising or falling in Norway?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Norway 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.