Democratic Features Index in Thailand
Thailand: Democratic Features Index was 3.92 in 2025. ▼ Falling
Democratic Features Index in Thailand, 2005–2025
Source: Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Thailand recorded 3.92 for democratic features index in 2025.
The figure is up 3.1% on the previous year and up 18.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, democratic features index in Thailand peaked at 6.85 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 3.25, in 2017.
That places Thailand 81st out of 128 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 11 years of available data.
Democratic Features Index in Thailand, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 6.85 | — |
| 2007 | 4.92 | -28.2% |
| 2009 | 5.35 | +8.8% |
| 2011 | 4.73 | -11.5% |
| 2013 | 5.05 | +6.7% |
| 2015 | 3.3 | -34.7% |
| 2017 | 3.25 | -1.5% |
| 2019 | 3.3 | +1.5% |
| 2021 | 3.85 | +16.7% |
| 2023 | 3.8 | -1.3% |
| 2025 | 3.92 | +3.1% |
Thailand compared with similar countries
- Thailand's 3.92 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 5.9, 66% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Thailand's 3.92 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 4.47, 88% of the median. (14 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.71 | 4.92 | 6.85 | 3 |
| 2010s | 3.93 | 3.25 | 5.05 | 5 |
| 2020s | 3.86 | 3.8 | 3.92 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Thailand
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 democratic features index in Thailand?
- Democratic features index in Thailand was 3.92 in 2025, according to Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest democratic features index recorded in Thailand?
- The highest recorded value was 6.85 in 2005.
- What is the lowest democratic features index recorded in Thailand?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.25 in 2017.
- How does Thailand rank for democratic features index?
- Thailand ranks 81st out of 128 countries with data for 2025.
- Is democratic features index rising or falling in Thailand?
- Over the last ten years it is up 18.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Thailand data come from?
- The figures come from Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Democratic Features Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Captures the extent of democratic features — political participation, rule of law, stable democratic institutions, political and social integration, and a capable state. It ranges from 1 to 10 (most democratic).