Political Polarization Score in Pakistan
Pakistan: Political Polarization Score was 0.986 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Political Polarization Score in Pakistan, 1900–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for political polarization score in Pakistan is 0.986, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 229.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, political polarization score in Pakistan peaked at 2.14 in 1946 and was at its lowest, -2.69, in 1947.
That places Pakistan 60th 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 | -1.04 | -1.04 | -1.04 | 10 |
| 1910s | -1.06 | -1.28 | -0.78 | 10 |
| 1920s | -0.726 | -0.726 | -0.726 | 10 |
| 1930s | -0.726 | -0.726 | -0.726 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.1726 | -2.69 | 2.14 | 10 |
| 1950s | -1.61 | -2.1 | -1.44 | 10 |
| 1960s | -1.21 | -1.44 | -0.634 | 10 |
| 1970s | -1.06 | -1.58 | -0.487 | 10 |
| 1980s | -1.4 | -1.56 | -0.984 | 10 |
| 1990s | -1.08 | -1.2 | -0.99 | 10 |
| 2000s | -0.7712 | -1.11 | -0.662 | 10 |
| 2010s | -0.8209 | -0.903 | -0.762 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.5748 | -0.658 | 1.31 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Pakistan
More reference data data for Pakistan
- Spring temperature anomalies 2.2 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.3588 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month -0.2084 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 1.19 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 1.33 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 400.52 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is political polarization score in Pakistan?
- Political polarization score in Pakistan was 0.986 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest political polarization score recorded in Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 2.14 in 1946.
- What is the lowest political polarization score recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was -2.69 in 1947.
- How does Pakistan rank for political polarization score?
- Pakistan ranks 60th out of 174 countries with data for 2025.
- Is political polarization score rising or falling in Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 229.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Pakistan 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.