Political Polarization Score in Panama
Panama: Political Polarization Score was -1.13 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Political Polarization Score in Panama, 1903–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, political polarization score in Panama stood at -1.13.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 32.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, political polarization score in Panama peaked at 1.33 in 1987 and was at its lowest, -1.14, in 1914.
That places Panama 139th out of 174 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
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 | -0.754 | -0.754 | -0.754 | 7 |
| 1910s | -0.9838 | -1.14 | -0.754 | 10 |
| 1920s | -1.14 | -1.14 | -1.14 | 10 |
| 1930s | -0.61 | -0.61 | -0.61 | 10 |
| 1940s | -0.7712 | -1.02 | -0.078 | 10 |
| 1950s | -0.857 | -0.857 | -0.857 | 10 |
| 1960s | -0.4553 | -0.857 | 0.468 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.288 | 0.288 | 0.288 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.7736 | 0.288 | 1.33 | 10 |
| 1990s | -0.9604 | -0.991 | -0.803 | 10 |
| 2000s | -0.9085 | -0.948 | -0.853 | 10 |
| 2010s | -0.8408 | -0.961 | -0.623 | 10 |
| 2020s | -0.9963 | -1.13 | -0.835 | 6 |
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More reference data data for Panama
- Spring temperature anomalies 0.1111 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.8502 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.029 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.2956 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.1292 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 128.14 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 1 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is political polarization score in Panama?
- Political polarization score in Panama was -1.13 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest political polarization score recorded in Panama?
- The highest recorded value was 1.33 in 1987.
- What is the lowest political polarization score recorded in Panama?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.14 in 1914.
- How does Panama rank for political polarization score?
- Panama ranks 139th out of 174 countries with data for 2025.
- Is political polarization score rising or falling in Panama?
- Over the last ten years it is down 32.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Panama 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.