Reported Social Unrest Index in Hong Kong
Hong Kong: Reported Social Unrest Index was 46.99 in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Reported Social Unrest Index in Hong Kong, 1990–2026
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
Hong Kong recorded 46.99 for reported social unrest index in 2026.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 70.0% on the previous year and down 18.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported social unrest index in Hong Kong peaked at 1,034 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1990.
That places Hong Kong 52nd 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 Hong Kong, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 0 | — |
| 1991 | 0 | — |
| 1992 | 0 | — |
| 1993 | 24.95 | — |
| 1994 | 5.47 | -78.1% |
| 1995 | 42.13 | +670.3% |
| 1996 | 178.27 | +323.2% |
| 1997 | 20.81 | -88.3% |
| 1998 | 11.98 | -42.4% |
| 1999 | 55.22 | +361.0% |
| 2000 | 61.52 | +11.4% |
| 2001 | 36.1 | -41.3% |
| 2002 | 74.62 | +106.7% |
| 2003 | 57.13 | -23.4% |
| 2004 | 16.84 | -70.5% |
| 2005 | 271.73 | +1513.2% |
| 2006 | 26.76 | -90.2% |
| 2007 | 61.11 | +128.3% |
| 2008 | 14.48 | -76.3% |
| 2009 | 26.19 | +80.8% |
| 2010 | 22.23 | -15.1% |
| 2011 | 100.28 | +351.1% |
| 2012 | 22.31 | -77.8% |
| 2013 | 9.09 | -59.2% |
| 2014 | 809.26 | +8798.0% |
| 2015 | 41.6 | -94.9% |
| 2016 | 57.54 | +38.3% |
| 2017 | 24.32 | -57.7% |
| 2018 | 12.92 | -46.9% |
| 2019 | 1,034 | +7901.4% |
| 2020 | 410.95 | -60.2% |
| 2021 | 303.14 | -26.2% |
| 2022 | 98.87 | -67.4% |
| 2023 | 231.84 | +134.5% |
| 2024 | 15.46 | -93.3% |
| 2025 | 156.65 | +913.1% |
| 2026 | 46.99 | -70.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 33.88 | 0 | 178.27 | 10 |
| 2000s | 64.65 | 14.48 | 271.73 | 10 |
| 2010s | 213.32 | 9.09 | 1,034 | 10 |
| 2020s | 180.56 | 15.46 | 410.95 | 7 |
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More economy & growth data for Hong Kong
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), annual growth 7.14 % change on previous year (2024)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.9766 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), per capita 53,003 current US$ per person (2024)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), annual growth 6.79 % change on previous year (2024)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per unit of GDP 7.62 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per capita 413,630 current LCU per person (2024)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), annual 2.68 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), per unit 0.7859 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), per 44,784 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant LCU), annual growth 2.68 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported social unrest index in Hong Kong?
- Reported social unrest index in Hong Kong was 46.99 in 2026, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest reported social unrest index recorded in Hong Kong?
- The highest recorded value was 1,034 in 2019.
- What is the lowest reported social unrest index recorded in Hong Kong?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1990.
- How does Hong Kong rank for reported social unrest index?
- Hong Kong ranks 52nd out of 133 countries with data for 2026.
- Is reported social unrest index rising or falling in Hong Kong?
- Over the last ten years it is down 18.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Hong Kong 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.