Reported Social Unrest Index in Guatemala
Guatemala: Reported Social Unrest Index was 236.02 in 2026. β Volatile
Reported Social Unrest Index in Guatemala, 1990β2026
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for reported social unrest index in Guatemala is 236.02, measured in 2026.
Over the whole period, reported social unrest index in Guatemala peaked at 679.28 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1990.
That places Guatemala 17th 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 8.48 | 0 | 84.75 | 10 |
| 2000s | 42.95 | 0 | 429.47 | 10 |
| 2010s | 99.81 | 0 | 446.11 | 10 |
| 2020s | 144.21 | 0 | 679.28 | 7 |
Countries ranked near Guatemala
More economy & growth data for Guatemala
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 2.43 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 3.86 Percent per annum (2029)
- Special drawing rights per domestic currency (End-of-period (EoP)) 0.0953 (2025)
- Domestic currency per Special drawing rights (End-of-period (EoP)) 10.5 (2025)
- Domestic currency per US dollar (End-of-period (EoP)) 7.67 (2025)
- US dollar per domestic currency (End-of-period (EoP)) 0.1305 (2025)
- Gdp worldbank constant usd, annual growth rate 4.28 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gdp worldbank constant usd, per unit of GDP 0.7105 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gdp worldbank constant usd, per capita 4,688 units per person (2025)
- Manufacturing value added to gdp, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported social unrest index in Guatemala?
- Reported social unrest index in Guatemala was 236.02 in 2026, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest reported social unrest index recorded in Guatemala?
- The highest recorded value was 679.28 in 2023.
- What is the lowest reported social unrest index recorded in Guatemala?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1990.
- How does Guatemala rank for reported social unrest index?
- Guatemala ranks 17th out of 133 countries with data for 2026.
- Where does this Guatemala 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.