Reported Social Unrest Index in Germany
Germany: Reported Social Unrest Index was 24.51 in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Reported Social Unrest Index in Germany, 1990–2026
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.
Reported Social Unrest Index in Germany, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 49.27 | — |
| 1991 | 38.93 | -21.0% |
| 1992 | 79.11 | +103.2% |
| 1993 | 59.66 | -24.6% |
| 1994 | 52.3 | -12.3% |
| 1995 | 70.51 | +34.8% |
| 1996 | 26.23 | -62.8% |
| 1997 | 39.81 | +51.8% |
| 1998 | 38.19 | -4.1% |
| 1999 | 35.21 | -7.8% |
| 2000 | 76.48 | +117.2% |
| 2001 | 28.77 | -62.4% |
| 2002 | 35.68 | +24.0% |
| 2003 | 36.43 | +2.1% |
| 2004 | 32.22 | -11.5% |
| 2005 | 103.95 | +222.6% |
| 2006 | 51.2 | -50.8% |
| 2007 | 32.47 | -36.6% |
| 2008 | 55.4 | +70.6% |
| 2009 | 78.71 | +42.1% |
| 2010 | 49.6 | -37.0% |
| 2011 | 245.75 | +395.4% |
| 2012 | 48 | -80.5% |
| 2013 | 110.18 | +129.5% |
| 2014 | 157.72 | +43.1% |
| 2015 | 55.09 | -65.1% |
| 2016 | 158.97 | +188.6% |
| 2017 | 166.11 | +4.5% |
| 2018 | 345.96 | +108.3% |
| 2019 | 225.1 | -34.9% |
| 2020 | 97.5 | -56.7% |
| 2021 | 351.62 | +260.6% |
| 2022 | 78.25 | -77.7% |
| 2023 | 73.91 | -5.5% |
| 2024 | 192.26 | +160.1% |
| 2025 | 89.08 | -53.7% |
| 2026 | 24.51 | -72.5% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 24.51 is below the median for high income countries, which is 32.28, 76% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Germany's 24.51 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 36.22, 68% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
More economy & growth data for Germany
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 0.7761 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 0.6565 Percent per annum (2029)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, annual growth rate -2.22 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0039 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, per capita 234.98 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 0.0102 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDR Allocation, US dollar, per capita 616.54 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 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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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.