Free and Fair Elections Score in Thailand
Thailand: Free and Fair Elections Score was 3 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Free and Fair Elections Score in Thailand, 2005–2025
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.
Free and Fair Elections Score in Thailand, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 7 | — |
| 2007 | 2 | -71.4% |
| 2009 | 6 | +200.0% |
| 2011 | 6 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 6 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 1 | -83.3% |
| 2017 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 3 | +200.0% |
| 2023 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 2025 | 3 | +0.0% |
Thailand compared with similar countries
- Thailand's 3 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 7, 43% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Thailand's 3 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 4, 75% of the median. (14 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 2 | 7 | 3 |
| 2010s | 3 | 1 | 6 | 5 |
| 2020s | 3 | 3 | 3 | 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 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
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.