Reported Social Unrest Index in Brazil
Brazil: Reported Social Unrest Index was 11.58 in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Reported Social Unrest Index in Brazil, 1990–2026
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.
Reported Social Unrest Index in Brazil, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 0 | — |
| 1991 | 18.39 | — |
| 1992 | 56.07 | +204.9% |
| 1993 | 16.91 | -69.8% |
| 1994 | 44.48 | +163.0% |
| 1995 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1996 | 0 | — |
| 1997 | 33.86 | — |
| 1998 | 21.65 | -36.0% |
| 1999 | 8.32 | -61.6% |
| 2000 | 8.34 | +0.3% |
| 2001 | 32.63 | +291.2% |
| 2002 | 16.86 | -48.3% |
| 2003 | 51.63 | +206.2% |
| 2004 | 18.27 | -64.6% |
| 2005 | 36.84 | +101.7% |
| 2006 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2007 | 9.2 | — |
| 2008 | 9.82 | +6.6% |
| 2009 | 40.57 | +313.3% |
| 2010 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2011 | 25.49 | — |
| 2012 | 7.56 | -70.3% |
| 2013 | 123.3 | +1531.0% |
| 2014 | 107.64 | -12.7% |
| 2015 | 338.38 | +214.4% |
| 2016 | 346.66 | +2.4% |
| 2017 | 94.18 | -72.8% |
| 2018 | 70.05 | -25.6% |
| 2019 | 206.96 | +195.4% |
| 2020 | 25.91 | -87.5% |
| 2021 | 78.69 | +203.7% |
| 2022 | 360.49 | +358.1% |
| 2023 | 9.52 | -97.4% |
| 2024 | 41.93 | +340.2% |
| 2025 | 45.92 | +9.5% |
| 2026 | 11.58 | -74.8% |
Brazil compared with similar countries
- Brazil's 11.58 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 25.34, 46% of the median. (35 countries reporting)
- Brazil's 11.58 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 27.5, 42% of the median. (18 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Reported Social Unrest Index in Brazil 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | +1531.0% | 7.56 | 123.3 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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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More economy & growth data for Brazil
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.56 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2 Percent per annum (2029)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, annual growth rate -2.19 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0036 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, per capita 38.06 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 0.0081 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDR Allocation, US dollar, per capita 86.69 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 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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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.