Reported Social Unrest Index in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Reported Social Unrest Index was 293.98 in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Reported Social Unrest Index in Bulgaria, 1990–2026
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2026, reported social unrest index in Bulgaria stood at 293.98.
That represents a change of down 60.8% on the previous year and up 835.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported social unrest index in Bulgaria peaked at 749.24 in 2025 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1991.
Bulgaria ranks 12th of 133 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 107.82 | 0 | 359.53 | 10 |
| 2000s | 40.94 | 0 | 142.38 | 10 |
| 2010s | 121.02 | 0 | 566.3 | 10 |
| 2020s | 149.03 | 0 | 749.24 | 7 |
Countries ranked near Bulgaria
- 9 Bolivia, Plurinational State of 356.44 compare
- 10 Kenya 295.37 compare
- 11 United Arab Emirates 294.76 compare
- 13 Ireland 277.18 compare
- 14 Hungary 266.62 compare
- 15 Netherlands 262.92 compare
More economy & growth data for Bulgaria
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 3.48 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.58 Percent per annum (2029)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current US$), annual growth rate 17.61 % change on previous year (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.13 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current US$), per capita 2,643 current US$ per person (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current LCU), annual growth rate 12.88 % change on previous year (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current LCU), per unit of GDP 0.1153 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current LCU), per capita 2,345 current LCU per person (2025)
- Special drawing rights per domestic currency (End-of-period (EoP)) 0.4389 (2025)
- Domestic currency per Special drawing rights (End-of-period (EoP)) 2.28 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported social unrest index in Bulgaria?
- Reported social unrest index in Bulgaria was 293.98 in 2026, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest reported social unrest index recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 749.24 in 2025.
- What is the lowest reported social unrest index recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1991.
- How does Bulgaria rank for reported social unrest index?
- Bulgaria ranks 12th out of 133 countries with data for 2026.
- Is reported social unrest index rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 835.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bulgaria 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.