Reported Social Unrest Index in Argentina
Argentina: Reported Social Unrest Index was 25.69 in 2026. β Volatile
Reported Social Unrest Index in Argentina, 1990β2026
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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
- 59 Ukraine 34.13 compare
- 60 Venezuela 29.31 compare
- 61 Saudi Arabia 26.28 compare
- 63 Belarus, Republic of 25.34 compare
- 64 Yemen, Republic of 24.94 compare
- 65 Germany 24.51 compare
More economy & growth data for Argentina
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.73 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.3 Percent per annum (2029)
- Special drawing rights per domestic currency (End-of-period (EoP)) 0.0005 (2025)
- Domestic currency per Special drawing rights (End-of-period (EoP)) 1,986 (2025)
- Domestic currency per US dollar (End-of-period (EoP)) 1,450 (2025)
- US dollar per domestic currency (End-of-period (EoP)) 0.0007 (2025)
- Gdp worldbank constant usd, annual growth rate 4.37 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gdp worldbank constant usd, per unit of GDP 0.8919 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gdp worldbank constant usd, per capita 13,287 units per person (2025)
- Manufacturing value added to gdp, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
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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About this data
This dataset provides two measures of social unrest derived from media reports. One is the βAβ index from the paper, and the βeventsβ 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.