Strong Civil Society Index in Thailand

Thailand: Strong Civil Society Index was 0.63 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
0.63
Change on year
down 0.6%
World rank
108th
of 176 countries
All-time high
0.822
in 1998
All-time low
0.139
in 1880
Years of data
237
1789–2025

Strong Civil Society Index in Thailand, 1789–2025

0.20.40.60.8178919072025

Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

Analysis

Thailand recorded 0.63 for strong civil society index in 2025.

That represents a change of down 0.6% on the previous year and up 109.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, strong civil society index in Thailand peaked at 0.822 in 1998 and was at its lowest, 0.139, in 1880.

That places Thailand 108th out of 176 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
1780s 0.141 0.141 0.141 1
1790s 0.141 0.141 0.141 10
1800s 0.141 0.141 0.141 10
1810s 0.141 0.141 0.141 10
1820s 0.141 0.141 0.141 10
1830s 0.167 0.167 0.167 10
1840s 0.167 0.167 0.167 10
1850s 0.167 0.167 0.167 10
1860s 0.167 0.167 0.167 10
1870s 0.167 0.167 0.167 10
1880s 0.1594 0.139 0.173 10
1890s 0.1697 0.162 0.173 10
1900s 0.18 0.18 0.18 10
1910s 0.18 0.18 0.18 10
1920s 0.18 0.18 0.18 10
1930s 0.1722 0.151 0.18 10
1940s 0.1722 0.164 0.181 10
1950s 0.1974 0.164 0.344 10
1960s 0.2628 0.25 0.314 10
1970s 0.3735 0.261 0.581 10
1980s 0.518 0.422 0.558 10
1990s 0.6769 0.48 0.822 10
2000s 0.7435 0.636 0.822 10
2010s 0.4979 0.281 0.761 10
2020s 0.5215 0.406 0.634 6

Countries ranked near Thailand

  1. 106 Ukraine 0.65 compare
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  3. 109 Moldova 0.629 compare
  4. 110 Angola 0.599 compare
  5. 111 Mali 0.563 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is strong civil society index in Thailand?
Strong civil society index in Thailand was 0.63 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest strong civil society index recorded in Thailand?
The highest recorded value was 0.822 in 1998.
What is the lowest strong civil society index recorded in Thailand?
The lowest recorded value was 0.139 in 1880.
How does Thailand rank for strong civil society index?
Thailand ranks 108th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is strong civil society index rising or falling in Thailand?
Over the last ten years it is up 109.3%. 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 Strong Civil Society Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Strong Civil Society Index
Source
V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
176 places, 30,138 data points, 1789–2025
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Data by V-Dem. Expert estimates of the extent to which interest groups, labor unions, charities, and other civil society organizations are autonomous from the state and can freely pursue their goals. The index ranges from 0 to 1 (strongest).