Political Polarization Score in Oman
Oman: Political Polarization Score was -2.97 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
-2.97
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
174th
of 174 countries
All-time high
-0.268
in 1965
All-time low
-3.19
in 2022
Years of data
126
1900–2025
Political Polarization Score in Oman, 1900–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, political polarization score in Oman stood at -2.97.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 111.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, political polarization score in Oman peaked at -0.268 in 1965 and was at its lowest, -3.19, in 2022.
Oman ranks 174th 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 Oman, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1900 | -0.584 | — |
| 1901 | -0.584 | -0.0% |
| 1902 | -0.584 | -0.0% |
| 1903 | -0.584 | -0.0% |
| 1904 | -0.584 | -0.0% |
| 1905 | -0.584 | -0.0% |
| 1906 | -0.584 | -0.0% |
| 1907 | -0.584 | -0.0% |
| 1908 | -0.584 | -0.0% |
| 1909 | -0.584 | -0.0% |
| 1910 | -0.584 | -0.0% |
| 1911 | -0.584 | -0.0% |
| 1912 | -0.584 | -0.0% |
| 1913 | -0.584 | -0.0% |
| 1914 | -0.584 | -0.0% |
| 1915 | -0.584 | -0.0% |
| 1916 | -0.584 | -0.0% |
| 1917 | -0.584 | -0.0% |
| 1918 | -0.584 | -0.0% |
| 1919 | -0.558 | -4.5% |
| 1920 | -0.61 | +9.3% |
| 1921 | -0.61 | -0.0% |
| 1922 | -0.61 | -0.0% |
| 1923 | -0.61 | -0.0% |
| 1924 | -0.61 | -0.0% |
| 1925 | -0.61 | -0.0% |
| 1926 | -0.61 | -0.0% |
| 1927 | -0.61 | -0.0% |
| 1928 | -0.61 | -0.0% |
| 1929 | -0.61 | -0.0% |
| 1930 | -0.646 | +5.9% |
| 1931 | -0.646 | -0.0% |
| 1932 | -0.758 | +17.3% |
| 1933 | -0.758 | -0.0% |
| 1934 | -0.758 | -0.0% |
| 1935 | -0.758 | -0.0% |
| 1936 | -0.758 | -0.0% |
| 1937 | -0.758 | -0.0% |
| 1938 | -0.758 | -0.0% |
| 1939 | -0.758 | -0.0% |
| 1940 | -0.758 | -0.0% |
| 1941 | -0.758 | -0.0% |
| 1942 | -0.758 | -0.0% |
| 1943 | -0.758 | -0.0% |
| 1944 | -0.758 | -0.0% |
| 1945 | -0.758 | -0.0% |
| 1946 | -0.758 | -0.0% |
| 1947 | -0.758 | -0.0% |
| 1948 | -0.758 | -0.0% |
| 1949 | -0.758 | -0.0% |
| 1950 | -0.758 | -0.0% |
| 1951 | -0.758 | -0.0% |
| 1952 | -0.758 | -0.0% |
| 1953 | -0.758 | -0.0% |
| 1954 | -0.758 | -0.0% |
| 1955 | -0.758 | -0.0% |
| 1956 | -0.758 | -0.0% |
| 1957 | -0.613 | -19.1% |
| 1958 | -0.613 | -0.0% |
| 1959 | -0.613 | -0.0% |
| 1960 | -0.613 | -0.0% |
| 1961 | -0.613 | -0.0% |
| 1962 | -0.613 | -0.0% |
| 1963 | -0.613 | -0.0% |
| 1964 | -0.613 | -0.0% |
| 1965 | -0.268 | -56.3% |
| 1966 | -0.268 | -0.0% |
| 1967 | -0.268 | -0.0% |
| 1968 | -0.268 | -0.0% |
| 1969 | -0.268 | -0.0% |
| 1970 | -0.361 | +34.7% |
| 1971 | -0.361 | -0.0% |
| 1972 | -0.361 | -0.0% |
| 1973 | -0.361 | -0.0% |
| 1974 | -0.361 | -0.0% |
| 1975 | -0.361 | -0.0% |
| 1976 | -2.83 | +682.5% |
| 1977 | -2.83 | -0.0% |
| 1978 | -2.97 | +5.2% |
| 1979 | -2.97 | -0.0% |
| 1980 | -2.97 | -0.0% |
| 1981 | -2.97 | -0.0% |
| 1982 | -2.97 | -0.0% |
| 1983 | -2.52 | -15.2% |
| 1984 | -2.52 | -0.0% |
| 1985 | -2.52 | -0.0% |
| 1986 | -2.52 | -0.0% |
| 1987 | -2.52 | -0.0% |
| 1988 | -2.52 | -0.0% |
| 1989 | -2.52 | -0.0% |
| 1990 | -2.52 | -0.0% |
| 1991 | -2.52 | -0.0% |
| 1992 | -2.52 | -0.0% |
| 1993 | -2.52 | -0.0% |
| 1994 | -2.52 | -0.0% |
| 1995 | -2.52 | -0.0% |
| 1996 | -2.52 | -0.0% |
| 1997 | -2.52 | -0.0% |
| 1998 | -2.52 | -0.0% |
| 1999 | -2.52 | -0.0% |
| 2000 | -2.52 | -0.0% |
| 2001 | -2.52 | -0.0% |
| 2002 | -2.52 | -0.0% |
| 2003 | -2.52 | -0.0% |
| 2004 | -2.52 | -0.0% |
| 2005 | -2.52 | -0.0% |
| 2006 | -2.52 | -0.0% |
| 2007 | -2.52 | -0.0% |
| 2008 | -2.52 | -0.0% |
| 2009 | -2.52 | -0.0% |
| 2010 | -2.52 | -0.0% |
| 2011 | -1.6 | -36.6% |
| 2012 | -1.6 | -0.0% |
| 2013 | -1.6 | -0.0% |
| 2014 | -1.6 | -0.0% |
| 2015 | -1.41 | -12.1% |
| 2016 | -1.41 | -0.0% |
| 2017 | -1.41 | -0.0% |
| 2018 | -1.41 | -0.0% |
| 2019 | -1.41 | -0.0% |
| 2020 | -2.99 | +112.7% |
| 2021 | -2.99 | -0.0% |
| 2022 | -3.19 | +6.7% |
| 2023 | -2.97 | -6.7% |
| 2024 | -2.97 | -0.0% |
| 2025 | -2.97 | -0.0% |
Oman compared with similar countries
- Oman's -2.97 is below the median for high income countries, which is -0.532, 5.6× the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Oman's -2.97 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 0.418. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | -0.584 | -0.584 | -0.584 | 10 |
| 1910s | -0.5814 | -0.584 | -0.558 | 10 |
| 1920s | -0.61 | -0.61 | -0.61 | 10 |
| 1930s | -0.7356 | -0.758 | -0.646 | 10 |
| 1940s | -0.758 | -0.758 | -0.758 | 10 |
| 1950s | -0.7145 | -0.758 | -0.613 | 10 |
| 1960s | -0.4405 | -0.613 | -0.268 | 10 |
| 1970s | -1.38 | -2.97 | -0.361 | 10 |
| 1980s | -2.66 | -2.97 | -2.52 | 10 |
| 1990s | -2.52 | -2.52 | -2.52 | 10 |
| 2000s | -2.52 | -2.52 | -2.52 | 10 |
| 2010s | -1.59 | -2.52 | -1.41 | 10 |
| 2020s | -3.01 | -3.19 | -2.97 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Oman
- 171 Turkmenistan -2.21 compare
- 172 Sao Tome and Principe -2.37 compare
- 173 Ireland -2.49 compare
More reference data data for Oman
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0104 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.2727 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.3108 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0016 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.3108 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0349 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.0149 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.2 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.36 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0087 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is political polarization score in Oman?
- Political polarization score in Oman was -2.97 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest political polarization score recorded in Oman?
- The highest recorded value was -0.268 in 1965.
- What is the lowest political polarization score recorded in Oman?
- The lowest recorded value was -3.19 in 2022.
- How does Oman rank for political polarization score?
- Oman ranks 174th out of 174 countries with data for 2025.
- Is political polarization score rising or falling in Oman?
- Over the last ten years it is down 111.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Oman 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.