Reported Social Unrest Index in Colombia

Colombia: Reported Social Unrest Index was 708.1 in 2026. β—† Volatile

Latest (2026)
708.1
World rank
2nd
of 133 countries
All-time high
708.1
in 2026
All-time low
0
in 1990
Years of data
37
1990–2026

Reported Social Unrest Index in Colombia, 1990–2026

02004006008001990200820261990: 01991: 01992: 01993: 01994: 01995: 01996: 01997: 106.11998: 50.91999: 39.12000: 274.52001: 38.42002: 198.22003: 02004: 85.92005: 86.62006: 1282007: 216.42008: 02009: 02010: 141.72011: 02012: 35.62013: 1162014: 77.92015: 02016: 81.52017: 44.32018: 41.22019: 405.62020: 02021: 205.62022: 217.42023: 02024: 49.32025: 02026: 708.1

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

Colombia recorded 708.1 for reported social unrest index in 2026. That is the highest value across all 37 years on record.

The figure is up 768.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, reported social unrest index in Colombia peaked at 708.1 in 2026 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1990.

That places Colombia 2nd out of 133 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 19.62 0 106.15 10
2000s 102.81 0 274.54 10
2010s 94.37 0 405.56 10
2020s 168.62 0 708.1 7

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Frequently asked questions

What is reported social unrest index in Colombia?
Reported social unrest index in Colombia was 708.1 in 2026, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest reported social unrest index recorded in Colombia?
The highest recorded value was 708.1 in 2026.
What is the lowest reported social unrest index recorded in Colombia?
The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1990.
How does Colombia rank for reported social unrest index?
Colombia ranks 2nd out of 133 countries with data for 2026.
Is reported social unrest index rising or falling in Colombia?
Over the last ten years it is up 768.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Colombia 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.