Reported Social Unrest Index in Georgia
Georgia: Reported Social Unrest Index was 226.63 in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Reported Social Unrest Index in Georgia, 1990–2026
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2026, reported social unrest index in Georgia stood at 226.63.
The figure is down 23.1% on the previous year and up 256.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported social unrest index in Georgia peaked at 1,615 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1990.
That places Georgia 18th out of 133 countries with data for 2026, putting it 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 Georgia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 0 | — |
| 1991 | 0 | — |
| 1992 | 0 | — |
| 1993 | 0 | — |
| 1994 | 0 | — |
| 1995 | 0 | — |
| 1996 | 0 | — |
| 1997 | 0 | — |
| 1998 | 79.44 | — |
| 1999 | 101.73 | +28.0% |
| 2000 | 61.19 | -39.8% |
| 2001 | 59.85 | -2.2% |
| 2002 | 92.79 | +55.0% |
| 2003 | 221 | +138.2% |
| 2004 | 33.51 | -84.8% |
| 2005 | 56.31 | +68.0% |
| 2006 | 22.19 | -60.6% |
| 2007 | 225.13 | +914.7% |
| 2008 | 60.03 | -73.3% |
| 2009 | 12.4 | -79.3% |
| 2010 | 24.57 | +98.1% |
| 2011 | 207.81 | +745.9% |
| 2012 | 120.19 | -42.2% |
| 2013 | 130.68 | +8.7% |
| 2014 | 111.39 | -14.8% |
| 2015 | 42.44 | -61.9% |
| 2016 | 63.59 | +49.8% |
| 2017 | 230.36 | +262.2% |
| 2018 | 310.56 | +34.8% |
| 2019 | 274.2 | -11.7% |
| 2020 | 169.01 | -38.4% |
| 2021 | 203.17 | +20.2% |
| 2022 | 79.13 | -61.1% |
| 2023 | 128.12 | +61.9% |
| 2024 | 1,615 | +1160.6% |
| 2025 | 294.81 | -81.7% |
| 2026 | 226.63 | -23.1% |
Georgia compared with similar countries
- Georgia's 226.63 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 25.34, 8.9× the median. (35 countries reporting)
- Georgia's 226.63 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 36.22, 6.3× the median. (44 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Reported Social Unrest Index in Georgia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | +1160.6% | 128.12 | 1,615 |
| 2007 | +914.7% | 22.19 | 225.13 |
| 2011 | +745.9% | 24.57 | 207.81 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 18.12 | 0 | 101.73 | 10 |
| 2000s | 84.44 | 12.4 | 225.13 | 10 |
| 2010s | 151.58 | 24.57 | 310.56 | 10 |
| 2020s | 388 | 79.13 | 1,615 | 7 |
Countries ranked near Georgia
More economy & growth data for Georgia
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 5.32 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 5 Percent per annum (2029)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, annual growth rate -12.07 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0142 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, per capita 137.32 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 0.0124 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDR Allocation, US dollar, per capita 120.26 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 Georgia?
- Reported social unrest index in Georgia was 226.63 in 2026, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest reported social unrest index recorded in Georgia?
- The highest recorded value was 1,615 in 2024.
- What is the lowest reported social unrest index recorded in Georgia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1990.
- How does Georgia rank for reported social unrest index?
- Georgia ranks 18th out of 133 countries with data for 2026.
- Is reported social unrest index rising or falling in Georgia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 256.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Georgia 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.