Political Polarization Score in Zambia
Zambia: Political Polarization Score was -0.195 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Political Polarization Score in Zambia, 1911–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, political polarization score in Zambia stood at -0.195.
The figure is up 61.2% on the previous year and down 203.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, political polarization score in Zambia peaked at 0.434 in 2021 and was at its lowest, -1.47, in 1911.
That places Zambia 102nd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910s | -1.47 | -1.47 | -1.47 | 9 |
| 1920s | -1.47 | -1.47 | -1.47 | 10 |
| 1930s | -1.47 | -1.47 | -1.47 | 10 |
| 1940s | -1.47 | -1.47 | -1.47 | 10 |
| 1950s | -1.12 | -1.47 | -0.965 | 10 |
| 1960s | -0.3269 | -0.79 | -0.16 | 10 |
| 1970s | -0.3934 | -0.549 | -0.16 | 10 |
| 1980s | -0.549 | -0.549 | -0.549 | 10 |
| 1990s | -0.5055 | -0.549 | -0.346 | 10 |
| 2000s | -0.1973 | -0.372 | 0.065 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.1906 | 0.025 | 0.413 | 10 |
| 2020s | -0.1042 | -0.521 | 0.434 | 6 |
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More reference data data for Zambia
- Spring temperature anomalies -0.0386 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies -0.018 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.3261 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.5273 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies -0.2981 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 483.32 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 1 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is political polarization score in Zambia?
- Political polarization score in Zambia was -0.195 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest political polarization score recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 0.434 in 2021.
- What is the lowest political polarization score recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.47 in 1911.
- How does Zambia rank for political polarization score?
- Zambia ranks 102nd out of 174 countries with data for 2025.
- Is political polarization score rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 203.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia 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.