Reported Social Unrest Index in Cyprus
Cyprus: Reported Social Unrest Index was 105.66 in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Reported Social Unrest Index in Cyprus, 1990–2026
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2026, reported social unrest index in Cyprus stood at 105.66.
Over the whole period, reported social unrest index in Cyprus peaked at 760.8 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1990.
Cyprus ranks 34th of 133 countries on this measure, 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 Cyprus, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 0 | — |
| 1991 | 0 | — |
| 1992 | 0 | — |
| 1993 | 154.31 | — |
| 1994 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1995 | 260.51 | — |
| 1996 | 226.13 | -13.2% |
| 1997 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1998 | 493.86 | — |
| 1999 | 227.66 | -53.9% |
| 2000 | 760.8 | +234.2% |
| 2001 | 372.07 | -51.1% |
| 2002 | 461.44 | +24.0% |
| 2003 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2004 | 0 | — |
| 2005 | 0 | — |
| 2006 | 331.02 | — |
| 2007 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2008 | 0 | — |
| 2009 | 0 | — |
| 2010 | 91.63 | — |
| 2011 | 232.53 | +153.8% |
| 2012 | 206.9 | -11.0% |
| 2013 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2014 | 75.54 | — |
| 2015 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2016 | 0 | — |
| 2017 | 85.92 | — |
| 2018 | 319.55 | +271.9% |
| 2019 | 78.67 | -75.4% |
| 2020 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2021 | 0 | — |
| 2022 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | 0 | — |
| 2024 | 0 | — |
| 2025 | 0 | — |
| 2026 | 105.66 | — |
Cyprus compared with similar countries
- Cyprus's 105.66 is above the median for high income countries, which is 32.28, 3.3× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Cyprus's 105.66 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 36.22, 2.9× the median. (44 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Reported Social Unrest Index in Cyprus 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +271.9% | 85.92 | 319.55 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 136.25 | 0 | 493.86 | 10 |
| 2000s | 192.53 | 0 | 760.8 | 10 |
| 2010s | 109.07 | 0 | 319.55 | 10 |
| 2020s | 15.09 | 0 | 105.66 | 7 |
Countries ranked near Cyprus
- 31 Lithuania 123.38 compare
- 32 Afghanistan 109.86 compare
- 33 Pakistan 105.92 compare
- 35 Peru 100.9 compare
- 36 Azerbaijan 95.61 compare
- 37 Democratic Republic of Congo 94.45 compare
More economy & growth data for Cyprus
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 2.45 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.98 Percent per annum (2029)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0053 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, per capita 159.58 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 0.0141 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDR Allocation, US dollar, per capita 423.6 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 Cyprus?
- Reported social unrest index in Cyprus was 105.66 in 2026, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest reported social unrest index recorded in Cyprus?
- The highest recorded value was 760.8 in 2000.
- What is the lowest reported social unrest index recorded in Cyprus?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1990.
- How does Cyprus rank for reported social unrest index?
- Cyprus ranks 34th out of 133 countries with data for 2026.
- Where does this Cyprus 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.