Political Polarization Score in Thailand
Thailand: Political Polarization Score was 1.56 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Political Polarization Score in Thailand, 1900–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for political polarization score in Thailand is 1.56, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 62.9% on the previous year and down 16.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, political polarization score in Thailand peaked at 2.8 in 2006 and was at its lowest, -0.916, in 1900.
Thailand ranks 36th of 174 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | -0.916 | -0.916 | -0.916 | 10 |
| 1910s | -0.916 | -0.916 | -0.916 | 10 |
| 1920s | -0.916 | -0.916 | -0.916 | 10 |
| 1930s | -0.6498 | -0.916 | -0.552 | 10 |
| 1940s | -0.552 | -0.552 | -0.552 | 10 |
| 1950s | -0.552 | -0.552 | -0.552 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.085 | 0.085 | 0.085 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.3837 | 0.085 | 0.659 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.134 | 0.134 | 0.134 | 10 |
| 1990s | -0.1991 | -0.307 | 0.134 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.11 | -0.794 | 2.8 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.14 | 1.3 | 2.74 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.52 | 0.887 | 2.47 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Thailand
More reference data data for Thailand
- Spring temperature anomalies 0.1052 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.4642 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month -0.7989 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.1363 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.5892 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 122.4 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is political polarization score in Thailand?
- Political polarization score in Thailand was 1.56 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest political polarization score recorded in Thailand?
- The highest recorded value was 2.8 in 2006.
- What is the lowest political polarization score recorded in Thailand?
- The lowest recorded value was -0.916 in 1900.
- How does Thailand rank for political polarization score?
- Thailand ranks 36th out of 174 countries with data for 2025.
- Is political polarization score rising or falling in Thailand?
- Over the last ten years it is down 16.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Thailand data come from?
- The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Political Polarization Score. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Central estimate of the extent to which society is divided into hostile political camps, where political differences undermine social relationships and discourage interaction across ideological lines.