Philippines vs Thailand: Age of electoral democracy (V-Dem)
Philippines
6 years
in 2015
Thailand
8 years
in 2005
Philippines rank
94th
Thailand rank
91st
Age of electoral democracy (V-Dem) over time
- Philippines
- Thailand
How they compare
Thailand currently reports 8 years against 6 years in Philippines, a difference of 2 years.
That makes Thailand's figure about 1.3 times Philippines's.
Across all 6 years both countries report, Philippines has been ahead every year.
Philippines ranks 94th and Thailand ranks 91st of 111 countries.
Philippines has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Philippines | Thailand | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 11.5 years | 1.5 years | 10 years | Philippines |
| 2000s | 14.5 years | 4.5 years | 10 years | Philippines |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher age of electoral democracy, Philippines or Thailand?
- Thailand, at 8 years against 6 years in Philippines as of 2005.
- What is the difference in age of electoral democracy between Philippines and Thailand?
- 2 years, with Thailand ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Philippines and Thailand?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2003.
- How do Philippines and Thailand rank globally for age of electoral democracy?
- Philippines ranks 94th and Thailand ranks 91st of 111 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- V-Dem (2026) β processed by Our World in Data, published as Age of electoral democracy. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Number of consecutive years in electoral democracy.