Reported Social Unrest Index in Argentina

Argentina: Reported Social Unrest Index was 25.69 in 2026. β—† Volatile

Latest (2026)
25.69
Change on year
down 79.8%
World rank
62nd
of 133 countries
All-time high
2,171
in 2001
All-time low
0
in 1990
Years of data
37
1990–2026

Reported Social Unrest Index in Argentina, 1990–2026

05001.0k1.5k2.0k1990200820261990: 01991: 01992: 01993: 751994: 01995: 31.71996: 01997: 01998: 01999: 92.32000: 18.52001: 2.2k2002: 149.62003: 76.42004: 02005: 02006: 20.12007: 61.32008: 02009: 02010: 22.32011: 02012: 83.92013: 145.92014: 18.42015: 250.22016: 76.92017: 376.12018: 213.72019: 306.12020: 364.12021: 155.22022: 246.12023: 1.1k2024: 2792025: 127.32026: 25.7

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

In 2026, reported social unrest index in Argentina stood at 25.69.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 79.8% on the previous year and down 66.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, reported social unrest index in Argentina peaked at 2,171 in 2001 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1990.

That places Argentina 62nd out of 133 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 19.9 0 92.27 10
2000s 249.73 0 2,171 10
2010s 149.34 0 376.08 10
2020s 324.99 25.69 1,078 7

Countries ranked near Argentina

  1. 59 Ukraine 34.13 compare
  2. 60 Venezuela 29.31 compare
  3. 61 Saudi Arabia 26.28 compare
  4. 63 Belarus, Republic of 25.34 compare
  5. 64 Yemen, Republic of 24.94 compare
  6. 65 Germany 24.51 compare

See the full ranking of 133 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is reported social unrest index in Argentina?
Reported social unrest index in Argentina was 25.69 in 2026, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest reported social unrest index recorded in Argentina?
The highest recorded value was 2,171 in 2001.
What is the lowest reported social unrest index recorded in Argentina?
The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1990.
How does Argentina rank for reported social unrest index?
Argentina ranks 62nd out of 133 countries with data for 2026.
Is reported social unrest index rising or falling in Argentina?
Over the last ten years it is down 66.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Argentina 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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Indicator
Reported Social Unrest Index
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
133 places, 4,921 data points, 1990–2026
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This dataset provides two measures of social unrest derived from media reports. One is the β€œA” index from the paper, and the β€œevents” 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.