Political Polarization Score in Vietnam
Vietnam: Political Polarization Score was 0.6 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Political Polarization Score in Vietnam, 1976–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, political polarization score in Vietnam stood at 0.6.
That represents a change of up 23.7% on the previous year and up 231.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, political polarization score in Vietnam peaked at 1.12 in 1976 and was at its lowest, 0.145, in 1992.
Vietnam ranks 77th 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.
Political Polarization Score in Vietnam, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 1.12 | — |
| 1977 | 0.89 | -20.5% |
| 1978 | 0.89 | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 0.89 | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 0.665 | -25.3% |
| 1981 | 0.665 | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 0.665 | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 0.665 | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 0.665 | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 0.665 | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 0.665 | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 0.665 | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 0.665 | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 0.665 | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 0.234 | -64.8% |
| 1991 | 0.234 | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 0.145 | -38.0% |
| 1993 | 0.145 | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 0.145 | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 0.145 | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 0.145 | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 0.145 | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 0.145 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 0.145 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 0.181 | +24.8% |
| 2001 | 0.181 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 0.181 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 0.181 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 0.181 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 0.181 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 0.181 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 0.181 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 0.181 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 0.181 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 0.181 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 0.181 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 0.181 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 0.181 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 0.181 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 0.181 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 0.181 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 0.46 | +154.1% |
| 2018 | 0.46 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 0.46 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 0.46 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 0.408 | -11.3% |
| 2022 | 0.332 | -18.6% |
| 2023 | 0.401 | +20.8% |
| 2024 | 0.485 | +20.9% |
| 2025 | 0.6 | +23.7% |
Vietnam compared with similar countries
- Vietnam's 0.6 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 0.6285, 95% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
- Vietnam's 0.6 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is -0.7055. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.9475 | 0.89 | 1.12 | 4 |
| 1980s | 0.665 | 0.665 | 0.665 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.1628 | 0.145 | 0.234 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.181 | 0.181 | 0.181 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.2647 | 0.181 | 0.46 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.4477 | 0.332 | 0.6 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Vietnam
More reference data data for Vietnam
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.68 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 4.24 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 16.73 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.89 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 16.73 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 12.35 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 18.98 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 23.56 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 93.83 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 10.27 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is political polarization score in Vietnam?
- Political polarization score in Vietnam was 0.6 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest political polarization score recorded in Vietnam?
- The highest recorded value was 1.12 in 1976.
- What is the lowest political polarization score recorded in Vietnam?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.145 in 1992.
- How does Vietnam rank for political polarization score?
- Vietnam ranks 77th out of 174 countries with data for 2025.
- Is political polarization score rising or falling in Vietnam?
- Over the last ten years it is up 231.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Vietnam 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.