Political Polarization Score in Uganda
Uganda: Political Polarization Score was -0.034 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Political Polarization Score in Uganda, 1900–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for political polarization score in Uganda is -0.034, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 1,233.3% on the previous year and up 89.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, political polarization score in Uganda peaked at 1.99 in 1971 and was at its lowest, -1.77, in 1900.
That places Uganda 93rd 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 | -1.77 | -1.77 | -1.77 | 10 |
| 1910s | -1.77 | -1.77 | -1.77 | 10 |
| 1920s | -1.77 | -1.77 | -1.77 | 10 |
| 1930s | -1.58 | -1.77 | -1.41 | 10 |
| 1940s | -1.23 | -1.31 | -1.15 | 10 |
| 1950s | -1.36 | -1.37 | -1.25 | 10 |
| 1960s | -0.1392 | -0.715 | 0.521 | 10 |
| 1970s | 1.9 | 1.04 | 1.99 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.8033 | -0.788 | 1.71 | 10 |
| 1990s | -0.8619 | -0.992 | -0.628 | 10 |
| 2000s | -0.2288 | -0.421 | -0.065 | 10 |
| 2010s | -0.2002 | -0.349 | 0.091 | 10 |
| 2020s | -0.1627 | -0.365 | 0.015 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Uganda
More reference data data for Uganda
- Spring temperature anomalies -0.9521 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 1.94 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 1.03 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.7925 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.4723 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 224.68 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 Uganda?
- Political polarization score in Uganda was -0.034 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest political polarization score recorded in Uganda?
- The highest recorded value was 1.99 in 1971.
- What is the lowest political polarization score recorded in Uganda?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.77 in 1900.
- How does Uganda rank for political polarization score?
- Uganda ranks 93rd out of 174 countries with data for 2025.
- Is political polarization score rising or falling in Uganda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 89.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Uganda 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.