Political Participation Index in Thailand
Thailand: Political Participation Index was 2.75 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Political Participation Index in Thailand, 2005–2025
Source: Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for political participation index in Thailand is 2.75, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 10.0% on the previous year and up 83.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, political participation index in Thailand peaked at 7.25 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 1.5, in 2015.
Thailand ranks 84th of 128 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Political Participation Index in Thailand, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 7.25 | — |
| 2007 | 3.75 | -48.3% |
| 2009 | 5.5 | +46.7% |
| 2011 | 4.5 | -18.2% |
| 2013 | 5 | +11.1% |
| 2015 | 1.5 | -70.0% |
| 2017 | 1.5 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 1.5 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 2.5 | +66.7% |
| 2023 | 2.5 | +0.0% |
| 2025 | 2.75 | +10.0% |
Thailand compared with similar countries
- Thailand's 2.75 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 6.12, 45% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Thailand's 2.75 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 3.12, 88% of the median. (14 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.5 | 3.75 | 7.25 | 3 |
| 2010s | 2.8 | 1.5 | 5 | 5 |
| 2020s | 2.58 | 2.5 | 2.75 | 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 political participation index in Thailand?
- Political participation index in Thailand was 2.75 in 2025, according to Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest political participation index recorded in Thailand?
- The highest recorded value was 7.25 in 2005.
- What is the lowest political participation index recorded in Thailand?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.5 in 2015.
- How does Thailand rank for political participation index?
- Thailand ranks 84th out of 128 countries with data for 2025.
- Is political participation index rising or falling in Thailand?
- Over the last ten years it is up 83.3%. 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 Political Participation Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Indicates the extent to which elections are free and fair, democratically elected leaders have the effective power to govern, and citizen have the freedoms of association and expression.