Free and Fair Elections Score in Thailand

Thailand: Free and Fair Elections Score was 3 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
3
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
81st
of 128 countries
All-time high
7
in 2005
All-time low
1
in 2015
Years of data
11
2005–2025

Free and Fair Elections Score in Thailand, 2005–2025

024682005201520252005: 72007: 22009: 62011: 62013: 62015: 12017: 12019: 12021: 32023: 32025: 3

Source: Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2025, free and fair elections score in Thailand stood at 3.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 200.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, free and fair elections score in Thailand peaked at 7 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 1, in 2015.

That places Thailand 81st out of 128 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 5 2 7 3
2010s 3 1 6 5
2020s 3 3 3 3

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Frequently asked questions

What is free and fair elections score in Thailand?
Free and fair elections score in Thailand was 3 in 2025, according to Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest free and fair elections score recorded in Thailand?
The highest recorded value was 7 in 2005.
What is the lowest free and fair elections score recorded in Thailand?
The lowest recorded value was 1 in 2015.
How does Thailand rank for free and fair elections score?
Thailand ranks 81st out of 128 countries with data for 2025.
Is free and fair elections score rising or falling in Thailand?
Over the last ten years it is up 200.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
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 Free and Fair Elections Score. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Free and Fair Elections Score
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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Indicates the extent to which elections are free from irregularities, the rights to vote, run for office, and campaign are unrestricted, registration is easy, and campaigning and media access are fair.