Political Polarization Score in Turkey
Turkey: Political Polarization Score was 3.36 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Political Polarization Score in Turkey, 1900–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, political polarization score in Turkey stood at 3.36.
That represents a change of up 15.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, political polarization score in Turkey peaked at 3.94 in 2016 and was at its lowest, -0.582, in 1939.
That places Turkey 2nd out of 174 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
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 | -0.0157 | -0.113 | 0.288 | 10 |
| 1910s | 0.5076 | 0.12 | 0.755 | 10 |
| 1920s | 0.0046 | -0.569 | 0.755 | 10 |
| 1930s | -0.4818 | -0.582 | -0.337 | 10 |
| 1940s | -0.3956 | -0.582 | -0.116 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.1969 | -0.097 | 0.544 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.4212 | 0.215 | 0.838 | 10 |
| 1970s | 1.77 | 1.24 | 2.19 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.1074 | -0.126 | 1.2 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.056 | -0.133 | 0.077 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.7191 | 0.044 | 1.29 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.8 | 1.35 | 3.94 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.37 | 3.08 | 3.51 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Turkey
More reference data data for Turkey
- Spring temperature anomalies -0.2619 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.4067 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.6004 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.4405 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 1.69 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 1,784 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 Turkey?
- Political polarization score in Turkey was 3.36 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest political polarization score recorded in Turkey?
- The highest recorded value was 3.94 in 2016.
- What is the lowest political polarization score recorded in Turkey?
- The lowest recorded value was -0.582 in 1939.
- How does Turkey rank for political polarization score?
- Turkey ranks 2nd out of 174 countries with data for 2025.
- Is political polarization score rising or falling in Turkey?
- Over the last ten years it is up 15.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Turkey 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.