Political Polarization Score in Vietnam

Vietnam: Political Polarization Score was 0.6 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
0.6
Change on year
up 23.7%
World rank
77th
of 174 countries
All-time high
1.12
in 1976
All-time low
0.145
in 1992
Years of data
50
1976–2025

Political Polarization Score in Vietnam, 1976–2025

0.20.40.60.811.2197620002025

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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 74 Kenya 0.669 compare
  2. 75 Maldives 0.657 compare
  3. 76 Sierra Leone 0.639 compare
  4. 78 Togo 0.528 compare
  5. 79 Cyprus 0.512 compare
  6. 80 Philippines 0.506 compare

See the full ranking of 174 places →

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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

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
Last refreshed

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.