Key features of liberal democracy, annual growth rate in Thailand
Thailand: Key features of liberal democracy, annual growth rate was 2.61 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
2.61 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 89.3%
World rank
37th
of 176 countries
All-time high
86.67 % change on previous year
in 2008
All-time low
-67.05 % change on previous year
in 2014
Years of data
125
1901–2025
Key features of liberal democracy, annual growth rate in Thailand, 1901–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for key features of liberal democracy, annual growth rate in Thailand is 2.61 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 89.3% on the previous year and up 127.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, key features of liberal democracy, annual growth rate in Thailand peaked at 86.67 % change on previous year in 2008 and was at its lowest, -67.05 % change on previous year, in 2014.
Thailand ranks 37th of 176 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Key features of liberal democracy, annual growth rate in Thailand, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1902 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1903 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1904 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1905 | 9.43 % change on previous year | — |
| 1906 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1907 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1908 | 3.45 % change on previous year | — |
| 1909 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1910 | 13.33 % change on previous year | — |
| 1911 | 1.47 % change on previous year | -89.0% |
| 1912 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1913 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1914 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1915 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1916 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1917 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1918 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1919 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1920 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1921 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1922 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1923 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1924 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1925 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1926 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1927 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1928 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1929 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1930 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1931 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1932 | 13.04 % change on previous year | — |
| 1933 | 28.21 % change on previous year | +116.2% |
| 1934 | 9 % change on previous year | -68.1% |
| 1935 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1936 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1937 | 2.75 % change on previous year | — |
| 1938 | -0.8929 % change on previous year | -132.4% |
| 1939 | -2.7 % change on previous year | +202.7% |
| 1940 | -1.85 % change on previous year | -31.5% |
| 1941 | 1.89 % change on previous year | -201.9% |
| 1942 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1943 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1944 | 12.04 % change on previous year | — |
| 1945 | 1.65 % change on previous year | -86.3% |
| 1946 | 4.88 % change on previous year | +195.1% |
| 1947 | -11.63 % change on previous year | -338.4% |
| 1948 | -1.75 % change on previous year | -84.9% |
| 1949 | -3.57 % change on previous year | +103.6% |
| 1950 | -1.85 % change on previous year | -48.1% |
| 1951 | 0.9434 % change on previous year | -150.9% |
| 1952 | -2.8 % change on previous year | -397.2% |
| 1953 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1954 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1955 | 1.92 % change on previous year | — |
| 1956 | 0.9434 % change on previous year | -50.9% |
| 1957 | -4.67 % change on previous year | -595.3% |
| 1958 | -10.78 % change on previous year | +130.8% |
| 1959 | -8.79 % change on previous year | -18.5% |
| 1960 | 1.2 % change on previous year | -113.7% |
| 1961 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1962 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1963 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1964 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1965 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1966 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1967 | 1.19 % change on previous year | — |
| 1968 | 2.35 % change on previous year | +97.6% |
| 1969 | 21.84 % change on previous year | +828.2% |
| 1970 | 4.72 % change on previous year | -78.4% |
| 1971 | -1.8 % change on previous year | -138.2% |
| 1972 | -9.17 % change on previous year | +409.2% |
| 1973 | 14.14 % change on previous year | -254.1% |
| 1974 | 41.59 % change on previous year | +194.1% |
| 1975 | 21.25 % change on previous year | -48.9% |
| 1976 | -32.99 % change on previous year | -255.2% |
| 1977 | -21.54 % change on previous year | -34.7% |
| 1978 | 5.88 % change on previous year | -127.3% |
| 1979 | 6.48 % change on previous year | +10.2% |
| 1980 | 60 % change on previous year | +825.7% |
| 1981 | 7.61 % change on previous year | -87.3% |
| 1982 | 1.52 % change on previous year | -80.1% |
| 1983 | 6.97 % change on previous year | +359.7% |
| 1984 | 1.86 % change on previous year | -73.3% |
| 1985 | 0.9132 % change on previous year | -50.9% |
| 1986 | 0.4525 % change on previous year | -50.5% |
| 1987 | -0.4505 % change on previous year | -199.5% |
| 1988 | 14.03 % change on previous year | -3214.0% |
| 1989 | 3.57 % change on previous year | -74.5% |
| 1990 | 1.15 % change on previous year | -67.8% |
| 1991 | -40.15 % change on previous year | -3593.2% |
| 1992 | 26.58 % change on previous year | -166.2% |
| 1993 | 51.5 % change on previous year | +93.7% |
| 1994 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1995 | 1.32 % change on previous year | — |
| 1996 | -9.45 % change on previous year | -815.6% |
| 1997 | 25.18 % change on previous year | -366.6% |
| 1998 | 10.34 % change on previous year | -58.9% |
| 1999 | 0.2604 % change on previous year | -97.5% |
| 2000 | 1.56 % change on previous year | +498.4% |
| 2001 | 5.37 % change on previous year | +244.6% |
| 2002 | -0.9709 % change on previous year | -118.1% |
| 2003 | -4.17 % change on previous year | +329.2% |
| 2004 | -2.3 % change on previous year | -44.8% |
| 2005 | -6.02 % change on previous year | +161.6% |
| 2006 | -53.76 % change on previous year | +792.9% |
| 2007 | 8.43 % change on previous year | -115.7% |
| 2008 | 86.67 % change on previous year | +927.6% |
| 2009 | 0.2976 % change on previous year | -99.7% |
| 2010 | -2.08 % change on previous year | -797.9% |
| 2011 | 13.03 % change on previous year | -727.3% |
| 2012 | 7.24 % change on previous year | -44.4% |
| 2013 | -12 % change on previous year | -265.8% |
| 2014 | -67.05 % change on previous year | +458.7% |
| 2015 | -9.48 % change on previous year | -85.9% |
| 2016 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2017 | -2.86 % change on previous year | — |
| 2018 | 7.84 % change on previous year | -374.5% |
| 2019 | 67.27 % change on previous year | +757.7% |
| 2020 | 1.63 % change on previous year | -97.6% |
| 2021 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2022 | 4.28 % change on previous year | — |
| 2023 | 26.15 % change on previous year | +511.3% |
| 2024 | 24.39 % change on previous year | -6.7% |
| 2025 | 2.61 % change on previous year | -89.3% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Key features of liberal democracy, annual growth rate in Thailand changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | -3593.2% | 1.15 % change on previous year | -40.15 % change on previous year |
| 1988 | +3214.0% | -0.4505 % change on previous year | 14.03 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 1.43 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 9.43 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1910s | 1.48 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 13.33 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1920s | 0 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1930s | 4.94 % change on previous year | -2.7 % change on previous year | 28.21 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.1649 % change on previous year | -11.63 % change on previous year | 12.04 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1950s | -2.51 % change on previous year | -10.78 % change on previous year | 1.92 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1960s | 2.66 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 21.84 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1970s | 2.86 % change on previous year | -32.99 % change on previous year | 41.59 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 9.65 % change on previous year | -0.4505 % change on previous year | 60 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 6.67 % change on previous year | -40.15 % change on previous year | 51.5 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.51 % change on previous year | -53.76 % change on previous year | 86.67 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.1922 % change on previous year | -67.05 % change on previous year | 67.27 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 9.84 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 26.15 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Thailand
- 34 Romania 3.34 % change on previous year compare
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- 36 Uruguay 2.86 % change on previous year compare
- 38 Algeria 2.44 % change on previous year compare
- 39 Gambia 2.35 % change on previous year compare
- 40 Trinidad and Tobago 2.3 % change on previous year compare
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- Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is key features of liberal democracy, annual growth rate in Thailand?
- Key features of liberal democracy, annual growth rate in Thailand was 2.61 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest key features of liberal democracy, annual growth rate recorded in Thailand?
- The highest recorded value was 86.67 % change on previous year in 2008.
- What is the lowest key features of liberal democracy, annual growth rate recorded in Thailand?
- The lowest recorded value was -67.05 % change on previous year in 2014.
- How does Thailand rank for key features of liberal democracy, annual growth rate?
- Thailand ranks 37th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is key features of liberal democracy, annual growth rate rising or falling in Thailand?
- Over the last ten years it is up 127.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Thailand data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Key features of liberal democracy, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Key features of liberal democracy. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Key features of liberal democracy V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Key features of liberal democracy. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.