Political Polarization Score in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Political Polarization Score was 0.639 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Political Polarization Score in Sierra Leone, 1900–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for political polarization score in Sierra Leone is 0.639, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 191.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, political polarization score in Sierra Leone peaked at 1.59 in 1996 and was at its lowest, -0.724, in 1900.
Sierra Leone ranks 76th 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 | -0.724 | -0.724 | -0.724 | 10 |
| 1910s | -0.724 | -0.724 | -0.724 | 10 |
| 1920s | -0.724 | -0.724 | -0.724 | 10 |
| 1930s | -0.724 | -0.724 | -0.724 | 10 |
| 1940s | -0.724 | -0.724 | -0.724 | 10 |
| 1950s | -0.4472 | -0.724 | -0.378 | 10 |
| 1960s | -0.1074 | -0.378 | 0.246 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.246 | 0.246 | 0.246 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.246 | 0.246 | 0.246 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.19 | 0.246 | 1.59 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.5532 | 0.219 | 1.59 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.219 | 0.219 | 0.219 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.4542 | -0.175 | 0.84 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Sierra Leone
More reference data data for Sierra Leone
- Spring temperature anomalies 0.1247 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.8874 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.2824 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.1314 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.1178 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 771.75 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 Sierra Leone?
- Political polarization score in Sierra Leone was 0.639 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest political polarization score recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 1.59 in 1996.
- What is the lowest political polarization score recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was -0.724 in 1900.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for political polarization score?
- Sierra Leone ranks 76th out of 174 countries with data for 2025.
- Is political polarization score rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is up 191.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sierra Leone 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.