Political Polarization Score in Philippines
Philippines: Political Polarization Score was 0.506 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Political Polarization Score in Philippines, 1900–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, political polarization score in Philippines stood at 0.506.
The figure is up 138.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, political polarization score in Philippines peaked at 0.966 in 1942 and was at its lowest, -1.57, in 1953.
Philippines ranks 80th of 174 countries on this measure, 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 | 0.1175 | -0.208 | 0.877 | 10 |
| 1910s | -0.6424 | -1.29 | -0.208 | 10 |
| 1920s | -1.29 | -1.29 | -1.29 | 10 |
| 1930s | -1.29 | -1.29 | -1.29 | 10 |
| 1940s | -0.318 | -1.29 | 0.966 | 10 |
| 1950s | -1.45 | -1.57 | -1.17 | 10 |
| 1960s | -1.57 | -1.57 | -1.57 | 10 |
| 1970s | -0.3818 | -1.57 | -0.233 | 10 |
| 1980s | -0.6728 | -1.4 | -0.233 | 10 |
| 1990s | -1.4 | -1.4 | -1.4 | 10 |
| 2000s | -1.26 | -1.29 | -1.14 | 10 |
| 2010s | -1.09 | -1.45 | -0.717 | 10 |
| 2020s | -0.074 | -0.654 | 0.506 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Philippines
More reference data data for Philippines
- Spring temperature anomalies -0.2869 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.7374 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.2172 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.0518 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.6992 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 162.31 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 Philippines?
- Political polarization score in Philippines was 0.506 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest political polarization score recorded in Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 0.966 in 1942.
- What is the lowest political polarization score recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.57 in 1953.
- How does Philippines rank for political polarization score?
- Philippines ranks 80th out of 174 countries with data for 2025.
- Is political polarization score rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is up 138.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Philippines 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.