Reported Social Unrest Index in Argentina
Argentina: Reported Social Unrest Index was 25.69 in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Reported Social Unrest Index in Argentina, 1990–2026
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.
Reported Social Unrest Index in Argentina, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 0 | — |
| 1991 | 0 | — |
| 1992 | 0 | — |
| 1993 | 75.05 | — |
| 1994 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1995 | 31.67 | — |
| 1996 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1997 | 0 | — |
| 1998 | 0 | — |
| 1999 | 92.27 | — |
| 2000 | 18.5 | -79.9% |
| 2001 | 2,171 | +11637.2% |
| 2002 | 149.61 | -93.1% |
| 2003 | 76.36 | -49.0% |
| 2004 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2005 | 0 | — |
| 2006 | 20.12 | — |
| 2007 | 61.26 | +204.4% |
| 2008 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2009 | 0 | — |
| 2010 | 22.28 | — |
| 2011 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2012 | 83.85 | — |
| 2013 | 145.88 | +74.0% |
| 2014 | 18.37 | -87.4% |
| 2015 | 250.22 | +1262.3% |
| 2016 | 76.9 | -69.3% |
| 2017 | 376.08 | +389.0% |
| 2018 | 213.69 | -43.2% |
| 2019 | 306.09 | +43.2% |
| 2020 | 364.06 | +18.9% |
| 2021 | 155.18 | -57.4% |
| 2022 | 246.07 | +58.6% |
| 2023 | 1,078 | +337.9% |
| 2024 | 279.03 | -74.1% |
| 2025 | 127.33 | -54.4% |
| 2026 | 25.69 | -79.8% |
Argentina compared with similar countries
- Argentina's 25.69 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 25.34, 1.0× the median. (35 countries reporting)
- Argentina's 25.69 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 27.5, 93% of the median. (18 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Reported Social Unrest Index in Argentina 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | +11637.2% | 18.5 | 2,171 |
| 2015 | +1262.3% | 18.37 | 250.22 |
| 2017 | +389.0% | 76.9 | 376.08 |
| 2023 | +337.9% | 246.07 | 1,078 |
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
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)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, annual growth rate 31.17 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0658 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, per capita 980.97 units per person (2025)
- Lending to the IMF (GRA), SDR, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
- SDR Allocation, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDR Allocation, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0102 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDR Allocation, US dollar, per capita 151.58 units per person (2025)
- SDR Allocation, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (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 “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.