Political Polarization Score in Portugal
Portugal: Political Polarization Score was -0.641 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Political Polarization Score in Portugal, 1900–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Portugal recorded -0.641 for political polarization score in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 143.7% on the previous year and up 71.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, political polarization score in Portugal peaked at 0.287 in 1911 and was at its lowest, -2.37, in 1990.
That places Portugal 122nd 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 | 0.054 | 0.054 | 0.054 | 10 |
| 1910s | 0.2761 | 0.178 | 0.287 | 10 |
| 1920s | 0.046 | 0.046 | 0.046 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0.109 | 0.109 | 0.109 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.201 | 0.201 | 0.201 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.201 | 0.201 | 0.201 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.201 | 0.201 | 0.201 | 10 |
| 1970s | -0.5596 | -1.7 | 0.264 | 10 |
| 1980s | -1.9 | -1.99 | -1.7 | 10 |
| 1990s | -2.37 | -2.37 | -2.37 | 10 |
| 2000s | -2.37 | -2.37 | -2.37 | 10 |
| 2010s | -2.18 | -2.26 | -2.11 | 10 |
| 2020s | -1.12 | -2.13 | -0.263 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
More reference data data for Portugal
- Spring temperature anomalies 0.5537 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 2.05 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.3824 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies -0.3904 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.0004 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 132.05 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 Portugal?
- Political polarization score in Portugal was -0.641 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest political polarization score recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 0.287 in 1911.
- What is the lowest political polarization score recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was -2.37 in 1990.
- How does Portugal rank for political polarization score?
- Portugal ranks 122nd out of 174 countries with data for 2025.
- Is political polarization score rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 71.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Portugal 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.