Political Polarization Score in Rwanda
Rwanda: Political Polarization Score was 0.428 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Political Polarization Score in Rwanda, 1916–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, political polarization score in Rwanda stood at 0.428.
The figure is up 126.7% on the previous year and down 45.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, political polarization score in Rwanda peaked at 2.19 in 1959 and was at its lowest, -1.6, in 2024.
That places Rwanda 82nd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 0.392 | 0.392 | 0.392 | 4 |
| 1920s | 0.441 | 0.441 | 0.441 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0.559 | 0.559 | 0.559 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.559 | 0.559 | 0.559 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.8313 | 0.559 | 2.19 | 10 |
| 1960s | 1.37 | 0.971 | 2.19 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.76 | 0.492 | 1.44 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.541 | 0.541 | 0.541 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.12 | 0.736 | 1.94 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.6712 | 0.568 | 0.74 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.781 | 0.781 | 0.781 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.3245 | -1.6 | 0.781 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Rwanda
- 79 Cyprus 0.512 compare
- 80 Philippines 0.506 compare
- 81 Syria 0.476 compare
- 83 Seychelles 0.422 compare
- 84 Guyana 0.387 compare
More reference data data for Rwanda
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.9964 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 1.03 °C (2026)
- Spring temperature anomalies 0.1214 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Consumer price index 251.19 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.3611 °C (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.9131 °C (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
- Elected parliament 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is political polarization score in Rwanda?
- Political polarization score in Rwanda was 0.428 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest political polarization score recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 2.19 in 1959.
- What is the lowest political polarization score recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.6 in 2024.
- How does Rwanda rank for political polarization score?
- Rwanda ranks 82nd out of 174 countries with data for 2025.
- Is political polarization score rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is down 45.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Rwanda 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.