Political Polarization Score in East Timor
East Timor: Political Polarization Score was -0.879 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Political Polarization Score in East Timor, 1900–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for political polarization score in East Timor is -0.879, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 22.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, political polarization score in East Timor peaked at 2.39 in 1975 and was at its lowest, -2.16, in 2003.
That places East Timor 127th 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 | 0.654 | 0.654 | 0.654 | 10 |
| 1910s | 0.2802 | 0.12 | 0.654 | 10 |
| 1920s | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 10 |
| 1970s | 1.36 | 0.12 | 2.39 | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.39 | 2.39 | 2.39 | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.39 | 2.39 | 2.39 | 10 |
| 2000s | -0.9705 | -2.16 | 0.6 | 10 |
| 2010s | -0.4338 | -1.14 | 0.006 | 10 |
| 2020s | -0.392 | -0.879 | -0.09 | 6 |
Countries ranked near East Timor
- 124 Suriname -0.73 compare
- 125 Democratic Republic of Congo -0.758 compare
- 126 Lithuania -0.869 compare
- 128 Papua New Guinea -0.884 compare
- 129 Bhutan -0.894 compare
- 130 Dominican Republic -0.903 compare
More reference data data for East Timor
- Spring temperature anomalies -0.2327 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.1155 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.2038 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 1.05 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies -0.2379 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 181.88 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 East Timor?
- Political polarization score in East Timor was -0.879 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest political polarization score recorded in East Timor?
- The highest recorded value was 2.39 in 1975.
- What is the lowest political polarization score recorded in East Timor?
- The lowest recorded value was -2.16 in 2003.
- How does East Timor rank for political polarization score?
- East Timor ranks 127th out of 174 countries with data for 2025.
- Is political polarization score rising or falling in East Timor?
- Over the last ten years it is up 22.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this East Timor 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.