Reported Social Unrest Index in Hungary

Hungary: Reported Social Unrest Index was 266.62 in 2026. β—† Volatile

Latest (2026)
266.62
Change on year
up 908.9%
World rank
14th
of 133 countries
All-time high
1,633
in 2018
All-time low
0
in 1990
Years of data
37
1990–2026

Reported Social Unrest Index in Hungary, 1990–2026

05001.0k1.5k1990200820261990: 01991: 84.71992: 01993: 77.91994: 34.11995: 98.61996: 142.71997: 77.91998: 199.41999: 95.72000: 230.42001: 112.72002: 194.12003: 39.62004: 02005: 42.42006: 146.22007: 21.22008: 02009: 116.72010: 138.72011: 136.92012: 139.22013: 37.82014: 152.52015: 159.82016: 02017: 21.72018: 1.6k2019: 258.12020: 159.12021: 120.82022: 02023: 109.62024: 24.12025: 26.42026: 266.6

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

In 2026, reported social unrest index in Hungary stood at 266.62.

The figure is up 908.9% on the previous year and up 120.8% over five years.

Over the whole period, reported social unrest index in Hungary peaked at 1,633 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1990.

That places Hungary 14th 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 81.1 0 199.39 10
2000s 90.32 0 230.37 10
2010s 267.75 0 1,633 10
2020s 100.95 0 266.62 7

Countries ranked near Hungary

  1. 11 United Arab Emirates 294.76 compare
  2. 12 Bulgaria 293.98 compare
  3. 13 Ireland 277.18 compare
  4. 15 Netherlands, The 262.92 compare
  5. 16 Cameroon 250.6 compare
  6. 17 Guatemala 236.02 compare

See the full ranking of 133 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is reported social unrest index in Hungary?
Reported social unrest index in Hungary was 266.62 in 2026, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest reported social unrest index recorded in Hungary?
The highest recorded value was 1,633 in 2018.
What is the lowest reported social unrest index recorded in Hungary?
The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1990.
How does Hungary rank for reported social unrest index?
Hungary ranks 14th out of 133 countries with data for 2026.
Where does this Hungary 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.