Political Polarization Score in Togo

Togo: Political Polarization Score was 0.528 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
0.528
Change on year
down 6.2%
World rank
78th
of 174 countries
All-time high
2.43
in 1992
All-time low
-1.93
in 1916
Years of data
110
1916–2025

Political Polarization Score in Togo, 1916–2025

-2-1012191619702025

Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

Analysis

Togo recorded 0.528 for political polarization score in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 6.2% on the previous year and down 58.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, political polarization score in Togo peaked at 2.43 in 1992 and was at its lowest, -1.93, in 1916.

Togo ranks 78th 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1910s -1.93 -1.93 -1.93 4
1920s -1.93 -1.93 -1.93 10
1930s -1.93 -1.93 -1.93 10
1940s -1.82 -1.93 -1.66 10
1950s -0.7518 -1.66 0.769 10
1960s 0.6526 0.332 1.11 10
1970s 0.332 0.332 0.332 10
1980s -0.539 -0.539 -0.539 10
1990s 2.25 1.54 2.43 10
2000s 1.91 1.23 2.43 10
2010s 1.44 1.28 1.74 10
2020s 0.6413 -0.194 1.74 6

Countries ranked near Togo

  1. 75 Maldives 0.657 compare
  2. 76 Sierra Leone 0.639 compare
  3. 77 Vietnam 0.6 compare
  4. 79 Cyprus 0.512 compare
  5. 80 Philippines 0.506 compare
  6. 81 Syria 0.476 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is political polarization score in Togo?
Political polarization score in Togo was 0.528 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest political polarization score recorded in Togo?
The highest recorded value was 2.43 in 1992.
What is the lowest political polarization score recorded in Togo?
The lowest recorded value was -1.93 in 1916.
How does Togo rank for political polarization score?
Togo ranks 78th out of 174 countries with data for 2025.
Is political polarization score rising or falling in Togo?
Over the last ten years it is down 58.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Togo 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

Indicator
Political Polarization Score
Source
V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
174 places, 20,575 data points, 1900–2025
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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.