Age of democracy polity in Thailand
Thailand: Age of democracy polity was 3 in 2013. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2013)
3
Change on year
up 50.0%
World rank
106th
of 110 countries
All-time high
14
in 2005
All-time low
1
in 1992
Years of data
17
1992–2013
Age of democracy polity in Thailand, 1992–2013
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Thailand recorded 3 for age of democracy polity in 2013.
The figure is up 50.0% on the previous year and down 75.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, age of democracy polity in Thailand peaked at 14 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 1, in 1992.
That places Thailand 106th out of 110 countries with data for 2013, putting it in the bottom 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4.5 | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| 2000s | 11.5 | 9 | 14 | 6 |
| 2010s | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Thailand
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- Freedom of association index 0.662 (2025)
- Freedom of expression index 0.587 (2025)
- Participatory democracy index 0.186 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is age of democracy polity in Thailand?
- Age of democracy polity in Thailand was 3 in 2013, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest age of democracy polity recorded in Thailand?
- The highest recorded value was 14 in 2005.
- What is the lowest age of democracy polity recorded in Thailand?
- The lowest recorded value was 1 in 1992.
- How does Thailand rank for age of democracy polity?
- Thailand ranks 106th out of 110 countries with data for 2013.
- Is age of democracy polity rising or falling in Thailand?
- Over the last ten years it is down 75.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Thailand data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Age of democracy polity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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