Reported Social Unrest Index in Bahrain, Kingdom of

Bahrain, Kingdom of: Reported Social Unrest Index was 24.11 in 2026. β—† Volatile

Latest (2026)
24.11
World rank
68th
of 133 countries
All-time high
937.54
in 2011
All-time low
0
in 1990
Years of data
37
1990–2026

Reported Social Unrest Index in Bahrain, Kingdom of, 1990–2026

02004006008001.0k1990200820261990: 01991: 01992: 01993: 01994: 01995: 01996: 01997: 01998: 01999: 02000: 17.42001: 02002: 17.62003: 35.82004: 02005: 19.22006: 18.92007: 76.72008: 40.92009: 126.72010: 02011: 937.52012: 330.52013: 188.32014: 310.32015: 36.12016: 36.12017: 19.62018: 182.32019: 182020: 143.92021: 18.22022: 192.52023: 02024: 02025: 02026: 24.1

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

Bahrain, Kingdom of recorded 24.11 for reported social unrest index in 2026.

That represents a change of down 33.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, reported social unrest index in Bahrain, Kingdom of peaked at 937.54 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1990.

That places Bahrain, Kingdom of 68th 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 0 0 0 10
2000s 35.3 0 126.7 10
2010s 205.87 0 937.54 10
2020s 54.09 0 192.45 7

Countries ranked near Bahrain, Kingdom of

  1. 65 Germany 24.51 compare
  2. 66 Korea 24.35 compare
  3. 67 Russian Federation 24.28 compare
  4. 69 Romania 22.74 compare
  5. 70 Iraq 19.27 compare
  6. 71 Syrian Arab Republic 17.36 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is reported social unrest index in Bahrain, Kingdom of?
Reported social unrest index in Bahrain, Kingdom of was 24.11 in 2026, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest reported social unrest index recorded in Bahrain, Kingdom of?
The highest recorded value was 937.54 in 2011.
What is the lowest reported social unrest index recorded in Bahrain, Kingdom of?
The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1990.
How does Bahrain, Kingdom of rank for reported social unrest index?
Bahrain, Kingdom of ranks 68th out of 133 countries with data for 2026.
Is reported social unrest index rising or falling in Bahrain, Kingdom of?
Over the last ten years it is down 33.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Bahrain, Kingdom of 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.