Share of adult citizens who have the right to vote in Thailand
Thailand: Share of adult citizens who have the right to vote was 99.4% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
99.4%
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
170th
of 176 countries
All-time high
99.4%
in 2019
All-time low
0.0%
in 1789
Years of data
237
1789–2025
Share of adult citizens who have the right to vote in Thailand, 1789–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
Thailand recorded 99.4% for share of adult citizens who have the right to vote in 2025. That is the highest value across all 237 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of adult citizens who have the right to vote in Thailand peaked at 99.4% in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1789.
That places Thailand 170th out of 176 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of adult citizens who have the right to vote in Thailand, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1789 | 0.0% | — |
| 1790 | 0.0% | — |
| 1791 | 0.0% | — |
| 1792 | 0.0% | — |
| 1793 | 0.0% | — |
| 1794 | 0.0% | — |
| 1795 | 0.0% | — |
| 1796 | 0.0% | — |
| 1797 | 0.0% | — |
| 1798 | 0.0% | — |
| 1799 | 0.0% | — |
| 1800 | 0.0% | — |
| 1801 | 0.0% | — |
| 1802 | 0.0% | — |
| 1803 | 0.0% | — |
| 1804 | 0.0% | — |
| 1805 | 0.0% | — |
| 1806 | 0.0% | — |
| 1807 | 0.0% | — |
| 1808 | 0.0% | — |
| 1809 | 0.0% | — |
| 1810 | 0.0% | — |
| 1811 | 0.0% | — |
| 1812 | 0.0% | — |
| 1813 | 0.0% | — |
| 1814 | 0.0% | — |
| 1815 | 0.0% | — |
| 1816 | 0.0% | — |
| 1817 | 0.0% | — |
| 1818 | 0.0% | — |
| 1819 | 0.0% | — |
| 1820 | 0.0% | — |
| 1821 | 0.0% | — |
| 1822 | 0.0% | — |
| 1823 | 0.0% | — |
| 1824 | 0.0% | — |
| 1825 | 0.0% | — |
| 1826 | 0.0% | — |
| 1827 | 0.0% | — |
| 1828 | 0.0% | — |
| 1829 | 0.0% | — |
| 1830 | 0.0% | — |
| 1831 | 0.0% | — |
| 1832 | 0.0% | — |
| 1833 | 0.0% | — |
| 1834 | 0.0% | — |
| 1835 | 0.0% | — |
| 1836 | 0.0% | — |
| 1837 | 0.0% | — |
| 1838 | 0.0% | — |
| 1839 | 0.0% | — |
| 1840 | 0.0% | — |
| 1841 | 0.0% | — |
| 1842 | 0.0% | — |
| 1843 | 0.0% | — |
| 1844 | 0.0% | — |
| 1845 | 0.0% | — |
| 1846 | 0.0% | — |
| 1847 | 0.0% | — |
| 1848 | 0.0% | — |
| 1849 | 0.0% | — |
| 1850 | 0.0% | — |
| 1851 | 0.0% | — |
| 1852 | 0.0% | — |
| 1853 | 0.0% | — |
| 1854 | 0.0% | — |
| 1855 | 0.0% | — |
| 1856 | 0.0% | — |
| 1857 | 0.0% | — |
| 1858 | 0.0% | — |
| 1859 | 0.0% | — |
| 1860 | 0.0% | — |
| 1861 | 0.0% | — |
| 1862 | 0.0% | — |
| 1863 | 0.0% | — |
| 1864 | 0.0% | — |
| 1865 | 0.0% | — |
| 1866 | 0.0% | — |
| 1867 | 0.0% | — |
| 1868 | 0.0% | — |
| 1869 | 0.0% | — |
| 1870 | 0.0% | — |
| 1871 | 0.0% | — |
| 1872 | 0.0% | — |
| 1873 | 0.0% | — |
| 1874 | 0.0% | — |
| 1875 | 0.0% | — |
| 1876 | 0.0% | — |
| 1877 | 0.0% | — |
| 1878 | 0.0% | — |
| 1879 | 0.0% | — |
| 1880 | 0.0% | — |
| 1881 | 0.0% | — |
| 1882 | 0.0% | — |
| 1883 | 0.0% | — |
| 1884 | 0.0% | — |
| 1885 | 0.0% | — |
| 1886 | 0.0% | — |
| 1887 | 0.0% | — |
| 1888 | 0.0% | — |
| 1889 | 0.0% | — |
| 1890 | 0.0% | — |
| 1891 | 0.0% | — |
| 1892 | 0.0% | — |
| 1893 | 0.0% | — |
| 1894 | 0.0% | — |
| 1895 | 0.0% | — |
| 1896 | 0.0% | — |
| 1897 | 0.0% | — |
| 1898 | 0.0% | — |
| 1899 | 0.0% | — |
| 1900 | 0.0% | — |
| 1901 | 0.0% | — |
| 1902 | 0.0% | — |
| 1903 | 0.0% | — |
| 1904 | 0.0% | — |
| 1905 | 0.0% | — |
| 1906 | 0.0% | — |
| 1907 | 0.0% | — |
| 1908 | 0.0% | — |
| 1909 | 0.0% | — |
| 1910 | 0.0% | — |
| 1911 | 0.0% | — |
| 1912 | 0.0% | — |
| 1913 | 0.0% | — |
| 1914 | 0.0% | — |
| 1915 | 0.0% | — |
| 1916 | 0.0% | — |
| 1917 | 0.0% | — |
| 1918 | 0.0% | — |
| 1919 | 0.0% | — |
| 1920 | 0.0% | — |
| 1921 | 0.0% | — |
| 1922 | 0.0% | — |
| 1923 | 0.0% | — |
| 1924 | 0.0% | — |
| 1925 | 0.0% | — |
| 1926 | 0.0% | — |
| 1927 | 0.0% | — |
| 1928 | 0.0% | — |
| 1929 | 0.0% | — |
| 1930 | 0.0% | — |
| 1931 | 0.0% | — |
| 1932 | 0.0% | — |
| 1933 | 98.0% | — |
| 1934 | 98.0% | +0.0% |
| 1935 | 98.0% | +0.0% |
| 1936 | 98.0% | +0.0% |
| 1937 | 98.0% | +0.0% |
| 1938 | 98.0% | +0.0% |
| 1939 | 98.0% | +0.0% |
| 1940 | 98.0% | +0.0% |
| 1941 | 98.0% | +0.0% |
| 1942 | 98.0% | +0.0% |
| 1943 | 98.0% | +0.0% |
| 1944 | 98.0% | +0.0% |
| 1945 | 98.0% | +0.0% |
| 1946 | 98.0% | +0.0% |
| 1947 | 98.0% | +0.0% |
| 1948 | 98.0% | +0.0% |
| 1949 | 98.0% | +0.0% |
| 1950 | 98.0% | +0.0% |
| 1951 | 98.0% | +0.0% |
| 1952 | 98.0% | +0.0% |
| 1953 | 98.0% | +0.0% |
| 1954 | 98.0% | +0.0% |
| 1955 | 98.0% | +0.0% |
| 1956 | 98.0% | +0.0% |
| 1957 | 98.0% | +0.0% |
| 1958 | 98.0% | +0.0% |
| 1959 | 98.0% | +0.0% |
| 1960 | 98.0% | +0.0% |
| 1961 | 98.0% | +0.0% |
| 1962 | 98.0% | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 98.0% | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 98.0% | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 98.0% | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 98.0% | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 98.0% | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 98.0% | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 98.0% | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 98.0% | +0.0% |
| 1971 | 98.0% | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 98.0% | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 98.0% | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 98.0% | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 98.0% | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 98.0% | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 98.0% | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 98.0% | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 98.0% | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 98.0% | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 98.0% | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 98.0% | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 98.0% | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 98.0% | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 98.0% | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 98.0% | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 98.0% | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 98.0% | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 98.0% | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 98.0% | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 98.0% | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 98.0% | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 98.0% | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 98.0% | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 98.0% | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 98.0% | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 98.0% | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 98.0% | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 98.0% | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 98.0% | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 98.0% | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 98.0% | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 98.0% | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 98.0% | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 98.0% | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 98.0% | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 98.0% | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 98.0% | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 98.0% | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 98.0% | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 99.2% | +1.2% |
| 2012 | 99.2% | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 99.2% | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 99.2% | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 99.2% | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 99.2% | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 99.2% | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 99.2% | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 99.4% | +0.2% |
| 2020 | 99.4% | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 99.4% | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 99.4% | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 99.4% | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 99.4% | +0.0% |
| 2025 | 99.4% | +0.0% |
Thailand compared with similar countries
- Thailand's 99.4% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 100.0%, 99% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
- Thailand's 99.4% is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 100.0%, 99% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1780s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1 |
| 1790s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 1800s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 1810s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 1820s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 1830s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 1840s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 1850s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 1860s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 1870s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 1880s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 1890s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 1900s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 1910s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 1920s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 1930s | 68.6% | 0.0% | 98.0% | 10 |
| 1940s | 98.0% | 98.0% | 98.0% | 10 |
| 1950s | 98.0% | 98.0% | 98.0% | 10 |
| 1960s | 98.0% | 98.0% | 98.0% | 10 |
| 1970s | 98.0% | 98.0% | 98.0% | 10 |
| 1980s | 98.0% | 98.0% | 98.0% | 10 |
| 1990s | 98.0% | 98.0% | 98.0% | 10 |
| 2000s | 98.0% | 98.0% | 98.0% | 10 |
| 2010s | 99.1% | 98.0% | 99.4% | 10 |
| 2020s | 99.4% | 99.4% | 99.4% | 6 |
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 share of adult citizens who have the right to vote in Thailand?
- Share of adult citizens who have the right to vote in Thailand was 99.4% in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of adult citizens who have the right to vote recorded in Thailand?
- The highest recorded value was 99.4% in 2019.
- What is the lowest share of adult citizens who have the right to vote recorded in Thailand?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1789.
- How does Thailand rank for share of adult citizens who have the right to vote?
- Thailand ranks 170th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of adult citizens who have the right to vote rising or falling in Thailand?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.2%. 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 Share of adult citizens who have the right to vote. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Share of adult citizens which have the legal right to vote in national elections.