Reported Social Unrest Index in Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan: Reported Social Unrest Index was 95.61 in 2026. β—† Volatile

Latest (2026)
95.61
Change on year
down 19.3%
World rank
36th
of 133 countries
All-time high
305.23
in 2022
All-time low
0
in 1990
Years of data
37
1990–2026

Reported Social Unrest Index in Azerbaijan, 1990–2026

01002003001990200820261990: 01991: 01992: 01993: 01994: 01995: 29.51996: 01997: 01998: 134.11999: 120.22000: 275.42001: 168.32002: 52.22003: 35.52004: 37.72005: 1332006: 02007: 02008: 60.82009: 02010: 82.92011: 245.52012: 187.22013: 152.72014: 51.32015: 1972016: 71.52017: 38.92018: 180.72019: 71.22020: 1072021: 144.42022: 305.22023: 117.92024: 151.42025: 118.52026: 95.6

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

Azerbaijan recorded 95.61 for reported social unrest index in 2026.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 19.3% on the previous year and up 33.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, reported social unrest index in Azerbaijan peaked at 305.23 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1990.

Azerbaijan ranks 36th of 133 countries on this measure, 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 28.37 0 134.07 10
2000s 76.3 0 275.38 10
2010s 127.89 38.87 245.48 10
2020s 148.57 95.61 305.23 7

Countries ranked near Azerbaijan

  1. 33 Pakistan 105.92 compare
  2. 34 Cyprus 105.66 compare
  3. 35 Peru 100.9 compare
  4. 37 Congo, Democratic Republic of the 94.45 compare
  5. 38 Nigeria 93.24 compare
  6. 39 Uganda 93.24 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is reported social unrest index in Azerbaijan?
Reported social unrest index in Azerbaijan was 95.61 in 2026, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest reported social unrest index recorded in Azerbaijan?
The highest recorded value was 305.23 in 2022.
What is the lowest reported social unrest index recorded in Azerbaijan?
The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1990.
How does Azerbaijan rank for reported social unrest index?
Azerbaijan ranks 36th out of 133 countries with data for 2026.
Is reported social unrest index rising or falling in Azerbaijan?
Over the last ten years it is up 33.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Azerbaijan 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.