Reported Social Unrest Index in Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Reported Social Unrest Index was 109.86 in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Reported Social Unrest Index in Afghanistan, 1990–2026
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for reported social unrest index in Afghanistan is 109.86, measured in 2026.
That represents a change of up 0.9% on the previous year and up 83.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported social unrest index in Afghanistan peaked at 446.18 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1990.
Afghanistan ranks 32nd of 133 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Reported Social Unrest Index in Afghanistan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 0 | — |
| 1991 | 0 | — |
| 1992 | 0 | — |
| 1993 | 0 | — |
| 1994 | 0 | — |
| 1995 | 73.87 | — |
| 1996 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1997 | 0 | — |
| 1998 | 9.34 | — |
| 1999 | 14.35 | +53.7% |
| 2000 | 35.96 | +150.6% |
| 2001 | 232.12 | +545.5% |
| 2002 | 50.89 | -78.1% |
| 2003 | 14.84 | -70.8% |
| 2004 | 15.75 | +6.1% |
| 2005 | 7.94 | -49.6% |
| 2006 | 15.64 | +97.0% |
| 2007 | 15.87 | +1.5% |
| 2008 | 42.33 | +166.6% |
| 2009 | 209.91 | +395.9% |
| 2010 | 285.83 | +36.2% |
| 2011 | 366.33 | +28.2% |
| 2012 | 378.09 | +3.2% |
| 2013 | 304.79 | -19.4% |
| 2014 | 121.38 | -60.2% |
| 2015 | 89.78 | -26.0% |
| 2016 | 59.79 | -33.4% |
| 2017 | 73.09 | +22.3% |
| 2018 | 143.47 | +96.3% |
| 2019 | 446.18 | +211.0% |
| 2020 | 81.93 | -81.6% |
| 2021 | 180.96 | +120.9% |
| 2022 | 47.82 | -73.6% |
| 2023 | 57.49 | +20.2% |
| 2024 | 81.35 | +41.5% |
| 2025 | 108.89 | +33.9% |
| 2026 | 109.86 | +0.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 9.76 | 0 | 73.87 | 10 |
| 2000s | 64.12 | 7.94 | 232.12 | 10 |
| 2010s | 226.87 | 59.79 | 446.18 | 10 |
| 2020s | 95.47 | 47.82 | 180.96 | 7 |
Countries ranked near Afghanistan
More economy & growth data for Afghanistan
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP -8.59 Percent per annum (2022)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP -6.24 Percent per annum (2022)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), annual growth rate 7.96 % change on previous year (2024)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.944 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), per capita 393.52 current US$ per person (2024)
- GNI (current US$), annual growth rate 3.6 % change on previous year (2024)
- GNI (current US$), per unit of GDP 1 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- GNI (current US$), per capita 418.66 current US$ per person (2024)
- GNI (current LCU), annual growth rate -6.63 % change on previous year (2024)
- GNI (current LCU), per unit of GDP 71.28 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported social unrest index in Afghanistan?
- Reported social unrest index in Afghanistan was 109.86 in 2026, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest reported social unrest index recorded in Afghanistan?
- The highest recorded value was 446.18 in 2019.
- What is the lowest reported social unrest index recorded in Afghanistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1990.
- How does Afghanistan rank for reported social unrest index?
- Afghanistan ranks 32nd out of 133 countries with data for 2026.
- Is reported social unrest index rising or falling in Afghanistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 83.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Afghanistan data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Reported Social Unrest Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset provides two measures of social unrest derived from media reports. One is the “A” index from the paper, and the “events” series. Suggested citation: "Barrett, P., Appendino, M., Nguyen, K., & de Leon Miranda, J. (2022). Measuring social unrest using media reports. Journal of Development Economics, 158, 102924." Note: some sources mis-label China and Hong Kong SAR. Series which explicitly adjust for this are available on request from the authors.