Reported Social Unrest Index in Germany

Germany: Reported Social Unrest Index was 24.51 in 2026. β—† Volatile

Latest (2026)
24.51
Change on year
down 72.5%
World rank
65th
of 133 countries
All-time high
351.62
in 2021
All-time low
24.51
in 2026
Years of data
37
1990–2026

Reported Social Unrest Index in Germany, 1990–2026

01002003004001990200820261990: 49.31991: 38.91992: 79.11993: 59.71994: 52.31995: 70.51996: 26.21997: 39.81998: 38.21999: 35.22000: 76.52001: 28.82002: 35.72003: 36.42004: 32.22005: 1042006: 51.22007: 32.52008: 55.42009: 78.72010: 49.62011: 245.82012: 482013: 110.22014: 157.72015: 55.12016: 1592017: 166.12018: 3462019: 225.12020: 97.52021: 351.62022: 78.32023: 73.92024: 192.32025: 89.12026: 24.5

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

In 2026, reported social unrest index in Germany stood at 24.51. That is the lowest value across all 37 years on record.

The figure is down 72.5% on the previous year and down 84.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, reported social unrest index in Germany peaked at 351.62 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 24.51, in 2026.

That places Germany 65th 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 48.92 26.23 79.11 10
2000s 53.13 28.77 103.95 10
2010s 156.25 48 345.96 10
2020s 129.59 24.51 351.62 7

Countries ranked near Germany

  1. 62 Argentina 25.69 compare
  2. 63 Belarus, Republic of 25.34 compare
  3. 64 Yemen, Republic of 24.94 compare
  4. 66 Korea 24.35 compare
  5. 67 Russian Federation 24.28 compare
  6. 68 Bahrain, Kingdom of 24.11 compare

See the full ranking of 133 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is reported social unrest index in Germany?
Reported social unrest index in Germany was 24.51 in 2026, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest reported social unrest index recorded in Germany?
The highest recorded value was 351.62 in 2021.
What is the lowest reported social unrest index recorded in Germany?
The lowest recorded value was 24.51 in 2026.
How does Germany rank for reported social unrest index?
Germany ranks 65th out of 133 countries with data for 2026.
Is reported social unrest index rising or falling in Germany?
Over the last ten years it is down 84.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Germany 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.