Reported Social Unrest Index in Ghana
Ghana: Reported Social Unrest Index was 698.74 in 2026. β Volatile
Reported Social Unrest Index in Ghana, 1990β2026
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2026, reported social unrest index in Ghana stood at 698.74.
The figure is up 300.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported social unrest index in Ghana peaked at 3,159 in 2008 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1990.
That places Ghana 3rd out of 133 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 66.58 | 0 | 498.48 | 10 |
| 2000s | 503.82 | 0 | 3,159 | 10 |
| 2010s | 299.28 | 0 | 2,280 | 10 |
| 2020s | 325.05 | 0 | 843.12 | 7 |
Countries ranked near Ghana
More economy & growth data for Ghana
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 3.15 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 5 Percent per annum (2029)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current LCU), annual growth rate 21.61 % change on previous year (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current LCU), per unit of GDP 0.8285 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current LCU), per capita 2,698 current LCU per person (2025)
- Special drawing rights per domestic currency (End-of-period (EoP)) 0.0699 (2025)
- Domestic currency per Special drawing rights (End-of-period (EoP)) 14.31 (2025)
- Domestic currency per US dollar (End-of-period (EoP)) 10.45 (2025)
- US dollar per domestic currency (End-of-period (EoP)) 0.0957 (2025)
- Gdp worldbank constant usd, annual growth rate 5.95 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported social unrest index in Ghana?
- Reported social unrest index in Ghana was 698.74 in 2026, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest reported social unrest index recorded in Ghana?
- The highest recorded value was 3,159 in 2008.
- What is the lowest reported social unrest index recorded in Ghana?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1990.
- How does Ghana rank for reported social unrest index?
- Ghana ranks 3rd out of 133 countries with data for 2026.
- Is reported social unrest index rising or falling in Ghana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 300.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ghana 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 βAβ index from the paper, and the βeventsβ 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.