Reported Social Unrest Index in Chile
Chile: Reported Social Unrest Index was 42.54 in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Reported Social Unrest Index in Chile, 1990–2026
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for reported social unrest index in Chile is 42.54, measured in 2026.
That represents a change of down 94.1% on the previous year and down 55.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported social unrest index in Chile peaked at 2,184 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1991.
Chile ranks 53rd 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 Chile, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 192.39 | — |
| 1991 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1992 | 0 | — |
| 1993 | 62.12 | — |
| 1994 | 108.92 | +75.3% |
| 1995 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1996 | 0 | — |
| 1997 | 0 | — |
| 1998 | 715.75 | — |
| 1999 | 61.1 | -91.5% |
| 2000 | 153.14 | +150.6% |
| 2001 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2002 | 123.84 | — |
| 2003 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2004 | 0 | — |
| 2005 | 101.47 | — |
| 2006 | 133.26 | +31.3% |
| 2007 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2008 | 0 | — |
| 2009 | 223.5 | — |
| 2010 | 184.45 | -17.5% |
| 2011 | 31.2 | -83.1% |
| 2012 | 27.76 | -11.0% |
| 2013 | 422.64 | +1422.3% |
| 2014 | 30.41 | -92.8% |
| 2015 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2016 | 95.49 | — |
| 2017 | 380.49 | +298.5% |
| 2018 | 32.16 | -91.5% |
| 2019 | 950.15 | +2854.3% |
| 2020 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2021 | 2,184 | — |
| 2022 | 135.79 | -93.8% |
| 2023 | 314.81 | +131.8% |
| 2024 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2025 | 716.72 | — |
| 2026 | 42.54 | -94.1% |
Chile compared with similar countries
- Chile's 42.54 is above the median for high income countries, which is 32.28, 1.3× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Chile's 42.54 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 27.5, 1.5× the median. (18 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Reported Social Unrest Index in Chile 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +2854.3% | 32.16 | 950.15 |
| 2013 | +1422.3% | 27.76 | 422.64 |
| 2017 | +298.5% | 95.49 | 380.49 |
| 2000 | +150.6% | 61.1 | 153.14 |
| 2023 | +131.8% | 135.79 | 314.81 |
| 1994 | +75.3% | 62.12 | 108.92 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 114.03 | 0 | 715.75 | 10 |
| 2000s | 73.52 | 0 | 223.5 | 10 |
| 2010s | 215.48 | 0 | 950.15 | 10 |
| 2020s | 484.8 | 0 | 2,184 | 7 |
Countries ranked near Chile
More economy & growth data for Chile
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 2.04 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.32 Percent per annum (2029)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, annual growth rate -0.8556 % 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 64.77 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 0.0095 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDR Allocation, US dollar, per capita 171.62 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 Chile?
- Reported social unrest index in Chile was 42.54 in 2026, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest reported social unrest index recorded in Chile?
- The highest recorded value was 2,184 in 2021.
- What is the lowest reported social unrest index recorded in Chile?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1991.
- How does Chile rank for reported social unrest index?
- Chile ranks 53rd out of 133 countries with data for 2026.
- Is reported social unrest index rising or falling in Chile?
- Over the last ten years it is down 55.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Chile 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.