Reported Social Unrest Index in Bahrain
Bahrain: Reported Social Unrest Index was 24.11 in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Reported Social Unrest Index in Bahrain, 1990–2026
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
Bahrain 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 peaked at 937.54 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1990.
That places Bahrain 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.
Reported Social Unrest Index in Bahrain, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 0 | — |
| 1991 | 0 | — |
| 1992 | 0 | — |
| 1993 | 0 | — |
| 1994 | 0 | — |
| 1995 | 0 | — |
| 1996 | 0 | — |
| 1997 | 0 | — |
| 1998 | 0 | — |
| 1999 | 0 | — |
| 2000 | 17.36 | — |
| 2001 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2002 | 17.55 | — |
| 2003 | 35.83 | +104.2% |
| 2004 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2005 | 19.17 | — |
| 2006 | 18.89 | -1.5% |
| 2007 | 76.66 | +305.9% |
| 2008 | 40.88 | -46.7% |
| 2009 | 126.7 | +210.0% |
| 2010 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2011 | 937.54 | — |
| 2012 | 330.53 | -64.7% |
| 2013 | 188.25 | -43.0% |
| 2014 | 310.31 | +64.8% |
| 2015 | 36.13 | -88.4% |
| 2016 | 36.09 | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 19.61 | -45.7% |
| 2018 | 182.32 | +829.8% |
| 2019 | 17.95 | -90.2% |
| 2020 | 143.87 | +701.3% |
| 2021 | 18.21 | -87.3% |
| 2022 | 192.45 | +957.1% |
| 2023 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2024 | 0 | — |
| 2025 | 0 | — |
| 2026 | 24.11 | — |
Bahrain compared with similar countries
- Bahrain's 24.11 is below the median for high income countries, which is 32.28, 75% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Bahrain's 24.11 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 19.27, 1.3× the median. (19 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Reported Social Unrest Index in Bahrain 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | +957.1% | 18.21 | 192.45 |
| 2018 | +829.8% | 19.61 | 182.32 |
| 2020 | +701.3% | 17.95 | 143.87 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
More economy & growth data for Bahrain
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.99 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.81 Percent per annum (2029)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0053 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, per capita 161.74 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 0.0141 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDR Allocation, US dollar, per capita 430.39 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 Bahrain?
- Reported social unrest index in Bahrain was 24.11 in 2026, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest reported social unrest index recorded in Bahrain?
- The highest recorded value was 937.54 in 2011.
- What is the lowest reported social unrest index recorded in Bahrain?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1990.
- How does Bahrain rank for reported social unrest index?
- Bahrain ranks 68th out of 133 countries with data for 2026.
- Is reported social unrest index rising or falling in Bahrain?
- Over the last ten years it is down 33.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bahrain 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.