Reported Social Unrest Index in Guatemala

Guatemala: Reported Social Unrest Index was 236.02 in 2026. β—† Volatile

Latest (2026)
236.02
World rank
17th
of 133 countries
All-time high
679.28
in 2023
All-time low
0
in 1990
Years of data
37
1990–2026

Reported Social Unrest Index in Guatemala, 1990–2026

02004006001990200820261990: 01991: 01992: 01993: 01994: 01995: 01996: 01997: 01998: 01999: 84.82000: 02001: 02002: 429.52003: 02004: 02005: 02006: 02007: 02008: 02009: 02010: 02011: 02012: 02013: 02014: 02015: 88.42016: 02017: 287.92018: 446.12019: 175.72020: 02021: 02022: 94.22023: 679.32024: 02025: 02026: 236

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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

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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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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.