Reported Social Unrest Index in Greece

Greece: Reported Social Unrest Index was 47.21 in 2026. β—† Volatile

Latest (2026)
47.21
World rank
51st
of 133 countries
All-time high
720.28
in 2008
All-time low
0
in 1991
Years of data
37
1990–2026

Reported Social Unrest Index in Greece, 1990–2026

02004006008001990200820261990: 53.41991: 01992: 38.11993: 17.21994: 15.11995: 43.71996: 151.61997: 01998: 01999: 172000: 8.52001: 24.92002: 02003: 8.82004: 02005: 9.42006: 02007: 18.82008: 720.32009: 113.72010: 450.42011: 614.72012: 123.32013: 75.42014: 303.82015: 70.72016: 35.32017: 134.42018: 35.72019: 52.72020: 17.62021: 17.82022: 84.82023: 9.72024: 322025: 02026: 47.2

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

The most recent figure for reported social unrest index in Greece is 47.21, measured in 2026.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 33.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, reported social unrest index in Greece peaked at 720.28 in 2008 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1991.

Greece ranks 51st of 133 countries on this measure, 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 33.6 0 151.56 10
2000s 90.43 0 720.28 10
2010s 189.64 35.33 614.74 10
2020s 29.88 0 84.78 7

Countries ranked near Greece

  1. 48 Nicaragua 58.79 compare
  2. 49 Czechia 48.49 compare
  3. 50 Kazakhstan, Republic of 47.51 compare
  4. 52 Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, People's Republic of China 46.99 compare
  5. 53 Chile 42.54 compare
  6. 54 France 41.67 compare

See the full ranking of 133 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is reported social unrest index in Greece?
Reported social unrest index in Greece was 47.21 in 2026, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest reported social unrest index recorded in Greece?
The highest recorded value was 720.28 in 2008.
What is the lowest reported social unrest index recorded in Greece?
The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1991.
How does Greece rank for reported social unrest index?
Greece ranks 51st out of 133 countries with data for 2026.
Is reported social unrest index rising or falling in Greece?
Over the last ten years it is up 33.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Greece 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.