What is direct democracy index in Thailand?

Direct democracy index in Thailand was 0.161 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest direct democracy index recorded in Thailand?

The highest recorded value was 0.284 in 2017.

What is the lowest direct democracy index recorded in Thailand?

The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1900.

How does Thailand rank for direct democracy index?

Thailand ranks 36th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.

Where does this Thailand data come from?

The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Direct Democracy Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Direct Democracy Index in Thailand

Name: Direct Democracy Index in Thailand
Creator: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Thailand: Direct Democracy Index was 0.161 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.161

Change on year

down 11.0%

World rank

36th

of 175 countries

All-time high

0.284

in 2017

All-time low

in 1900

Years of data

126

1900–2025

Direct Democracy Index in Thailand, 1900–2025

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

Analysis

In 2025, direct democracy index in Thailand stood at 0.161.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 11.0% on the previous year and down 38.1% over five years.

Over the whole period, direct democracy index in Thailand peaked at 0.284 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1900.

That places Thailand 36th out of 175 countries with data for 2025, putting it 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	0	0	10
1910s	0	0	0	10
1920s	0	0	0	10
1930s	0	0	0	10
1940s	0	0	0	10
1950s	0	0	0	10
1960s	0	0	0	10
1970s	0	0	0	10
1980s	0	0	0	10
1990s	0.0045	0	0.015	10
2000s	0.0558	0.015	0.151	10
2010s	0.1509	0	0.284	10
2020s	0.2107	0.161	0.26	6

Countries ranked near Thailand

33 Poland 0.169 compare
34 North Macedonia 0.166 compare
35 Mauritania 0.165 compare
37 Azerbaijan 0.158 compare
38 Colombia 0.154 compare
39 Cuba 0.151 compare
39 Guinea 0.151 compare
39 Tunisia 0.151 compare

See the full ranking of 175 places →

More social development data for Thailand

Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 84,017 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 327 (2025)
Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
Political Rights Rating 6 (2025)
Key features of liberal democracy 0.314 (2025)
Varieties of democracy 0.424 (2025)
Freedom of Expression Index 0.587 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.662 (2025)
Electoral Democracy Index 0.424 (2025)
Liberal democracy 1 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is direct democracy index in Thailand?: Direct democracy index in Thailand was 0.161 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest direct democracy index recorded in Thailand?: The highest recorded value was 0.284 in 2017.
What is the lowest direct democracy index recorded in Thailand?: The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1900.
How does Thailand rank for direct democracy index?: Thailand ranks 36th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
Where does this Thailand data come from?: The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Direct Democracy Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Direct Democracy Index
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 175 places, 20,802 data points, 1900–2025
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Measures the extent of how easy it is for citizens to vote on specific issues themselves in popular initiatives, referendums, and plebiscites.