Reported Social Unrest Index in Brazil

Brazil: Reported Social Unrest Index was 11.58 in 2026. β—† Volatile

Latest (2026)
11.58
Change on year
down 74.8%
World rank
73rd
of 133 countries
All-time high
360.49
in 2022
All-time low
0
in 1990
Years of data
37
1990–2026

Reported Social Unrest Index in Brazil, 1990–2026

01002003004001990200820261990: 01991: 18.41992: 56.11993: 16.91994: 44.51995: 01996: 01997: 33.91998: 21.71999: 8.32000: 8.32001: 32.62002: 16.92003: 51.62004: 18.32005: 36.82006: 02007: 9.22008: 9.82009: 40.62010: 02011: 25.52012: 7.62013: 123.32014: 107.62015: 338.42016: 346.72017: 94.22018: 70.12019: 2072020: 25.92021: 78.72022: 360.52023: 9.52024: 41.92025: 45.92026: 11.6

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

Brazil recorded 11.58 for reported social unrest index in 2026.

That represents a change of down 74.8% on the previous year and down 96.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, reported social unrest index in Brazil peaked at 360.49 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1990.

Brazil ranks 73rd 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 19.97 0 56.07 10
2000s 22.42 0 51.63 10
2010s 132.02 0 346.66 10
2020s 82.01 9.52 360.49 7

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Frequently asked questions

What is reported social unrest index in Brazil?
Reported social unrest index in Brazil was 11.58 in 2026, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest reported social unrest index recorded in Brazil?
The highest recorded value was 360.49 in 2022.
What is the lowest reported social unrest index recorded in Brazil?
The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1990.
How does Brazil rank for reported social unrest index?
Brazil ranks 73rd out of 133 countries with data for 2026.
Is reported social unrest index rising or falling in Brazil?
Over the last ten years it is down 96.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Brazil 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
Last refreshed

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.