Reported Social Unrest Index in Cameroon
Cameroon: Reported Social Unrest Index was 250.6 in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Reported Social Unrest Index in Cameroon, 1990–2026
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
Cameroon recorded 250.6 for reported social unrest index in 2026.
That represents a change of up 33.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported social unrest index in Cameroon peaked at 399.99 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1990.
That places Cameroon 16th out of 133 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Reported Social Unrest Index in Cameroon, 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 | 180.44 | — |
| 2001 | 176.49 | -2.2% |
| 2002 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2003 | 0 | — |
| 2004 | 0 | — |
| 2005 | 0 | — |
| 2006 | 0 | — |
| 2007 | 0 | — |
| 2008 | 0 | — |
| 2009 | 0 | — |
| 2010 | 0 | — |
| 2011 | 183.83 | — |
| 2012 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2013 | 0 | — |
| 2014 | 0 | — |
| 2015 | 187.73 | — |
| 2016 | 187.52 | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2018 | 0 | — |
| 2019 | 0 | — |
| 2020 | 0 | — |
| 2021 | 189.19 | — |
| 2022 | 399.99 | +111.4% |
| 2023 | 206.07 | -48.5% |
| 2024 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2025 | 0 | — |
| 2026 | 250.6 | — |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 2000s | 35.69 | 0 | 180.44 | 10 |
| 2010s | 55.91 | 0 | 187.73 | 10 |
| 2020s | 149.41 | 0 | 399.99 | 7 |
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More economy & growth data for Cameroon
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 2.05 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 4.53 Percent per annum (2029)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, annual growth rate 12.33 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0114 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, per capita 22.43 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 0.0103 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDR Allocation, US dollar, per capita 20.25 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 Cameroon?
- Reported social unrest index in Cameroon was 250.6 in 2026, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest reported social unrest index recorded in Cameroon?
- The highest recorded value was 399.99 in 2022.
- What is the lowest reported social unrest index recorded in Cameroon?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1990.
- How does Cameroon rank for reported social unrest index?
- Cameroon ranks 16th out of 133 countries with data for 2026.
- Is reported social unrest index rising or falling in Cameroon?
- Over the last ten years it is up 33.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cameroon 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.