Reported Social Unrest Index in Denmark

Denmark: Reported Social Unrest Index was 183.23 in 2026. β—† Volatile

Latest (2026)
183.23
Change on year
down 71.2%
World rank
24th
of 133 countries
All-time high
1,605
in 2009
All-time low
0
in 1991
Years of data
37
1990–2026

Reported Social Unrest Index in Denmark, 1990–2026

05001.0k1.5k1990200820261990: 138.11991: 01992: 147.81993: 133.81994: 01995: 112.91996: 01997: 01998: 01999: 02000: 02001: 02002: 600.22003: 68.12004: 02005: 72.82006: 71.82007: 02008: 77.72009: 1.6k2010: 158.92011: 3362012: 239.22013: 02014: 02015: 68.62016: 02017: 74.52018: 415.62019: 02020: 546.62021: 207.52022: 02023: 150.72024: 02025: 635.62026: 183.2

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

In 2026, reported social unrest index in Denmark stood at 183.23.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 71.2% on the previous year and down 11.7% over five years.

Over the whole period, reported social unrest index in Denmark peaked at 1,605 in 2009 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1991.

Denmark ranks 24th 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 53.27 0 147.84 10
2000s 249.51 0 1,605 10
2010s 129.29 0 415.61 10
2020s 246.23 0 635.63 7

Countries ranked near Denmark

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  4. 25 Mexico 163.83 compare
  5. 26 Rwanda 159.13 compare
  6. 27 United States 158.11 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is reported social unrest index in Denmark?
Reported social unrest index in Denmark was 183.23 in 2026, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest reported social unrest index recorded in Denmark?
The highest recorded value was 1,605 in 2009.
What is the lowest reported social unrest index recorded in Denmark?
The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1991.
How does Denmark rank for reported social unrest index?
Denmark ranks 24th out of 133 countries with data for 2026.
Where does this Denmark 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
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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.