Reported Social Unrest Index in Czechia
Czechia: Reported Social Unrest Index was 48.49 in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Reported Social Unrest Index in Czechia, 1990–2026
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for reported social unrest index in Czechia is 48.49, measured in 2026.
Over the whole period, reported social unrest index in Czechia peaked at 558.63 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1990.
That places Czechia 49th out of 133 countries with data for 2026, putting it 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 Czechia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 0 | — |
| 1991 | 0 | — |
| 1992 | 0 | — |
| 1993 | 0 | — |
| 1994 | 0 | — |
| 1995 | 59.78 | — |
| 1996 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1997 | 188.99 | — |
| 1998 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1999 | 557.21 | — |
| 2000 | 558.63 | +0.3% |
| 2001 | 204.9 | -63.3% |
| 2002 | 211.76 | +3.3% |
| 2003 | 72.06 | -66.0% |
| 2004 | 305.93 | +324.6% |
| 2005 | 38.56 | -87.4% |
| 2006 | 75.95 | +97.0% |
| 2007 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2008 | 0 | — |
| 2009 | 42.46 | — |
| 2010 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2011 | 142.28 | — |
| 2012 | 31.65 | -77.8% |
| 2013 | 34.41 | +8.7% |
| 2014 | 34.67 | +0.7% |
| 2015 | 72.65 | +109.6% |
| 2016 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2017 | 236.58 | — |
| 2018 | 36.66 | -84.5% |
| 2019 | 144.41 | +293.9% |
| 2020 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2021 | 0 | — |
| 2022 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | 39.87 | — |
| 2024 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2025 | 0 | — |
| 2026 | 48.49 | — |
Czechia compared with similar countries
- Czechia's 48.49 is above the median for high income countries, which is 32.28, 1.5× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Czechia's 48.49 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 36.22, 1.3× the median. (44 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Reported Social Unrest Index in Czechia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | +324.6% | 72.06 | 305.93 |
| 2019 | +293.9% | 36.66 | 144.41 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 80.6 | 0 | 557.21 | 10 |
| 2000s | 151.02 | 0 | 558.63 | 10 |
| 2010s | 73.33 | 0 | 236.58 | 10 |
| 2020s | 12.62 | 0 | 48.49 | 7 |
Countries ranked near Czechia
More economy & growth data for Czechia
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 2.31 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.3 Percent per annum (2029)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, annual growth rate 0.3811 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0041 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, per capita 148.32 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 0.0101 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDR Allocation, US dollar, per capita 361 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 Czechia?
- Reported social unrest index in Czechia was 48.49 in 2026, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest reported social unrest index recorded in Czechia?
- The highest recorded value was 558.63 in 2000.
- What is the lowest reported social unrest index recorded in Czechia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1990.
- How does Czechia rank for reported social unrest index?
- Czechia ranks 49th out of 133 countries with data for 2026.
- Where does this Czechia 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.