Reported Social Unrest Index in Bangladesh
Bangladesh: Reported Social Unrest Index was 65.75 in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Reported Social Unrest Index in Bangladesh, 1990–2026
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for reported social unrest index in Bangladesh is 65.75, measured in 2026.
The figure is down 94.4% on the previous year and up 100.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported social unrest index in Bangladesh peaked at 1,173 in 2025 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1991.
That places Bangladesh 45th 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 Bangladesh, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 165.21 | — |
| 1991 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1992 | 0 | — |
| 1993 | 0 | — |
| 1994 | 84.18 | — |
| 1995 | 108.08 | +28.4% |
| 1996 | 23.45 | -78.3% |
| 1997 | 21.36 | -8.9% |
| 1998 | 143.42 | +571.6% |
| 1999 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2000 | 0 | — |
| 2001 | 0 | — |
| 2002 | 63.81 | — |
| 2003 | 16.28 | -74.5% |
| 2004 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2005 | 17.43 | — |
| 2006 | 274.65 | +1476.0% |
| 2007 | 17.42 | -93.7% |
| 2008 | 241.5 | +1286.4% |
| 2009 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2010 | 152.06 | — |
| 2011 | 16.08 | -89.4% |
| 2012 | 57.22 | +255.9% |
| 2013 | 15.55 | -72.8% |
| 2014 | 62.67 | +302.9% |
| 2015 | 16.42 | -73.8% |
| 2016 | 32.8 | +99.8% |
| 2017 | 142.58 | +334.7% |
| 2018 | 381.13 | +167.3% |
| 2019 | 293.74 | -22.9% |
| 2020 | 147.1 | -49.9% |
| 2021 | 82.73 | -43.8% |
| 2022 | 192.41 | +132.6% |
| 2023 | 234.3 | +21.8% |
| 2024 | 1,012 | +331.7% |
| 2025 | 1,173 | +16.0% |
| 2026 | 65.75 | -94.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 54.57 | 0 | 165.21 | 10 |
| 2000s | 63.11 | 0 | 274.65 | 10 |
| 2010s | 117.03 | 15.55 | 381.13 | 10 |
| 2020s | 415.27 | 65.75 | 1,173 | 7 |
Countries ranked near Bangladesh
More economy & growth data for Bangladesh
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 6.09 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 7 Percent per annum (2029)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), annual growth rate -7 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.2198 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), per capita 570.85 current US$ per person (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current LCU), annual growth rate 1.14 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current LCU), per unit of GDP 26.56 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current LCU), per capita 68,992 current LCU per person (2025)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), annual growth rate 1.87 % change on previous year (2025)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), per unit of GDP 1.09 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported social unrest index in Bangladesh?
- Reported social unrest index in Bangladesh was 65.75 in 2026, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest reported social unrest index recorded in Bangladesh?
- The highest recorded value was 1,173 in 2025.
- What is the lowest reported social unrest index recorded in Bangladesh?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1991.
- How does Bangladesh rank for reported social unrest index?
- Bangladesh ranks 45th out of 133 countries with data for 2026.
- Is reported social unrest index rising or falling in Bangladesh?
- Over the last ten years it is up 100.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bangladesh 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.