Common Good Justifications Score in Thailand
Thailand: Common Good Justifications Score was -0.102 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
-0.102
Change on year
up 66.4%
World rank
134th
of 175 countries
All-time high
0.376
in 1997
All-time low
-2.25
in 2014
Years of data
126
1900–2025
Common Good Justifications Score in Thailand, 1900–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for common good justifications score in Thailand is -0.102, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 66.4% on the previous year and up 95.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, common good justifications score in Thailand peaked at 0.376 in 1997 and was at its lowest, -2.25, in 2014.
Thailand ranks 134th of 175 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Common Good Justifications Score in Thailand, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1900 | -1.4 | — |
| 1901 | -1.4 | -0.0% |
| 1902 | -1.4 | -0.0% |
| 1903 | -1.4 | -0.0% |
| 1904 | -1.4 | -0.0% |
| 1905 | -1.4 | -0.0% |
| 1906 | -1.4 | -0.0% |
| 1907 | -1.4 | -0.0% |
| 1908 | -1.4 | -0.0% |
| 1909 | -1.4 | -0.0% |
| 1910 | -1.4 | -0.0% |
| 1911 | -1.19 | -14.9% |
| 1912 | -1.19 | -0.0% |
| 1913 | -1.19 | -0.0% |
| 1914 | -1.19 | -0.0% |
| 1915 | -1.19 | -0.0% |
| 1916 | -1.19 | -0.0% |
| 1917 | -1.19 | -0.0% |
| 1918 | -1.19 | -0.0% |
| 1919 | -1.19 | -0.0% |
| 1920 | -1.19 | -0.0% |
| 1921 | -1.19 | -0.0% |
| 1922 | -1.19 | -0.0% |
| 1923 | -1.19 | -0.0% |
| 1924 | -1.19 | -0.0% |
| 1925 | -1.19 | -0.0% |
| 1926 | -1.19 | -0.0% |
| 1927 | -1.19 | -0.0% |
| 1928 | -1.19 | -0.0% |
| 1929 | -1.19 | -0.0% |
| 1930 | -1.19 | -0.0% |
| 1931 | -1.19 | -0.0% |
| 1932 | -1.19 | -0.0% |
| 1933 | -0.941 | -21.2% |
| 1934 | -1.16 | +23.6% |
| 1935 | -1.16 | -0.0% |
| 1936 | -1.16 | -0.0% |
| 1937 | -1.16 | -0.0% |
| 1938 | -1.16 | -0.0% |
| 1939 | -1.16 | -0.0% |
| 1940 | -1.16 | -0.0% |
| 1941 | -1.16 | -0.0% |
| 1942 | -1.16 | -0.0% |
| 1943 | -1.16 | -0.0% |
| 1944 | 0.362 | -131.1% |
| 1945 | 0.362 | +0.0% |
| 1946 | 0.362 | +0.0% |
| 1947 | 0.362 | +0.0% |
| 1948 | -1.15 | -418.2% |
| 1949 | -1.15 | -0.0% |
| 1950 | -1.15 | -0.0% |
| 1951 | -1.15 | -0.0% |
| 1952 | -1.15 | -0.0% |
| 1953 | -1.15 | -0.0% |
| 1954 | -1.15 | -0.0% |
| 1955 | -1.15 | -0.0% |
| 1956 | -1.15 | -0.0% |
| 1957 | -1.15 | -0.0% |
| 1958 | -1.15 | -0.0% |
| 1959 | -1.15 | -0.0% |
| 1960 | -1.15 | -0.0% |
| 1961 | -1.15 | -0.0% |
| 1962 | -1.15 | -0.0% |
| 1963 | -1.15 | -0.0% |
| 1964 | -1.15 | -0.0% |
| 1965 | -1.15 | -0.0% |
| 1966 | -1.15 | -0.0% |
| 1967 | -1.15 | -0.0% |
| 1968 | -1.15 | -0.0% |
| 1969 | -0.242 | -79.0% |
| 1970 | -0.242 | -0.0% |
| 1971 | -1.14 | +371.1% |
| 1972 | -1.14 | -0.0% |
| 1973 | -0.96 | -15.8% |
| 1974 | -0.079 | -91.8% |
| 1975 | -0.079 | -0.0% |
| 1976 | -0.079 | -0.0% |
| 1977 | -0.952 | +1105.1% |
| 1978 | -0.952 | -0.0% |
| 1979 | -0.543 | -43.0% |
| 1980 | -0.543 | -0.0% |
| 1981 | -0.543 | -0.0% |
| 1982 | -0.543 | -0.0% |
| 1983 | -0.543 | -0.0% |
| 1984 | -0.543 | -0.0% |
| 1985 | -0.543 | -0.0% |
| 1986 | -0.543 | -0.0% |
| 1987 | -0.543 | -0.0% |
| 1988 | -0.115 | -78.8% |
| 1989 | -0.115 | -0.0% |
| 1990 | -0.692 | +501.7% |
| 1991 | -0.692 | -0.0% |
| 1992 | -0.08 | -88.4% |
| 1993 | 0.026 | -132.5% |
| 1994 | 0.026 | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 0.026 | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 0.026 | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 0.376 | +1346.2% |
| 1998 | 0.376 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 0.376 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 0.376 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 0.334 | -11.2% |
| 2002 | 0.334 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 0.334 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 0.334 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 0.334 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | -1.6 | -577.8% |
| 2007 | -1.66 | +4.0% |
| 2008 | -0.453 | -72.7% |
| 2009 | -0.486 | +7.3% |
| 2010 | -0.443 | -8.8% |
| 2011 | 0.13 | -129.3% |
| 2012 | 0.176 | +35.4% |
| 2013 | 0.176 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | -2.25 | -1379.5% |
| 2015 | -2.25 | -0.0% |
| 2016 | -2.25 | -0.0% |
| 2017 | -1.92 | -14.9% |
| 2018 | -1.92 | -0.0% |
| 2019 | -1.41 | -26.3% |
| 2020 | -1.41 | -0.0% |
| 2021 | -1.41 | -0.0% |
| 2022 | -0.917 | -35.1% |
| 2023 | -0.239 | -73.9% |
| 2024 | -0.304 | +27.2% |
| 2025 | -0.102 | -66.4% |
Thailand compared with similar countries
- Thailand's -0.102 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 0.639. (48 countries reporting)
- Thailand's -0.102 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 0.024. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | -1.4 | -1.4 | -1.4 | 10 |
| 1910s | -1.21 | -1.4 | -1.19 | 10 |
| 1920s | -1.19 | -1.19 | -1.19 | 10 |
| 1930s | -1.15 | -1.19 | -0.941 | 10 |
| 1940s | -0.5508 | -1.16 | 0.362 | 10 |
| 1950s | -1.15 | -1.15 | -1.15 | 10 |
| 1960s | -1.06 | -1.15 | -0.242 | 10 |
| 1970s | -0.6166 | -1.14 | -0.079 | 10 |
| 1980s | -0.4574 | -0.543 | -0.115 | 10 |
| 1990s | -0.0232 | -0.692 | 0.376 | 10 |
| 2000s | -0.2149 | -1.66 | 0.376 | 10 |
| 2010s | -1.2 | -2.25 | 0.176 | 10 |
| 2020s | -0.7313 | -1.41 | -0.102 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Thailand
- 131 New Zealand -0.006 compare
- 132 Solomon Islands -0.012 compare
- 133 Madagascar -0.097 compare
- 135 Laos -0.217 compare
- 136 Lebanon -0.273 compare
- 137 Indonesia -0.294 compare
More reference data data for Thailand
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.67 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.89 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 13.08 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.45 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 13.08 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 5.58 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 7.72 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 10.67 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 65.23 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 7.92 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is common good justifications score in Thailand?
- Common good justifications score in Thailand was -0.102 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest common good justifications score recorded in Thailand?
- The highest recorded value was 0.376 in 1997.
- What is the lowest common good justifications score recorded in Thailand?
- The lowest recorded value was -2.25 in 2014.
- How does Thailand rank for common good justifications score?
- Thailand ranks 134th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
- Is common good justifications score rising or falling in Thailand?
- Over the last ten years it is up 95.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Thailand data come from?
- The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Common Good Justifications Score. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Central estimate of the extent to which political elites justify their views with the common good for society, either the greatest good for the greatest number of people or as helping the least advantaged people in society when considering important policy changes.