Democratic Features Index in Thailand

Thailand: Democratic Features Index was 3.92 in 2025. ▼ Falling

Latest (2025)
3.92
Change on year
up 3.1%
World rank
81st
of 128 countries
All-time high
6.85
in 2005
All-time low
3.25
in 2017
Years of data
11
2005–2025

Democratic Features Index in Thailand, 2005–2025

02462005201520252005: 6.82007: 4.92009: 5.32011: 4.72013: 52015: 3.32017: 3.22019: 3.32021: 3.92023: 3.82025: 3.9

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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 78 Guatemala 4.1 compare
  2. 79 United Arab Emirates 4 compare
  3. 80 Mozambique 3.93 compare
  4. 82 Guinea 3.9 compare
  5. 83 Zimbabwe 3.85 compare
  6. 84 Kuwait 3.78 compare

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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

Indicator
Democratic Features Index
Source
Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
128 places, 1,394 data points, 2005–2025
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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).