Reported Social Unrest Index in India
India: Reported Social Unrest Index was 85.58 in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Reported Social Unrest Index in India, 1990–2026
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for reported social unrest index in India is 85.58, measured in 2026.
That represents a change of down 71.7% on the previous year and down 3.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported social unrest index in India peaked at 1,511 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1991.
India ranks 41st 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.
Reported Social Unrest Index in India, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 18.43 | — |
| 1991 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1992 | 138.1 | — |
| 1993 | 47.61 | -65.5% |
| 1994 | 10.43 | -78.1% |
| 1995 | 20.09 | +92.6% |
| 1996 | 13.08 | -34.9% |
| 1997 | 27.8 | +112.5% |
| 1998 | 68.57 | +146.7% |
| 1999 | 46.83 | -31.7% |
| 2000 | 49.88 | +6.5% |
| 2001 | 25.83 | -48.2% |
| 2002 | 74.15 | +187.1% |
| 2003 | 24.22 | -67.3% |
| 2004 | 16.07 | -33.7% |
| 2005 | 25.92 | +61.3% |
| 2006 | 19.15 | -26.1% |
| 2007 | 71.25 | +272.1% |
| 2008 | 158.88 | +123.0% |
| 2009 | 107.06 | -32.6% |
| 2010 | 67.15 | -37.3% |
| 2011 | 233.17 | +247.3% |
| 2012 | 327.16 | +40.3% |
| 2013 | 5.78 | -98.2% |
| 2014 | 122.36 | +2015.4% |
| 2015 | 131.27 | +7.3% |
| 2016 | 88.43 | -32.6% |
| 2017 | 125.92 | +42.4% |
| 2018 | 132.49 | +5.2% |
| 2019 | 1,511 | +1040.5% |
| 2020 | 382.92 | -74.7% |
| 2021 | 258.43 | -32.5% |
| 2022 | 214.65 | -16.9% |
| 2023 | 157.5 | -26.6% |
| 2024 | 243.4 | +54.5% |
| 2025 | 302.92 | +24.5% |
| 2026 | 85.58 | -71.7% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Reported Social Unrest Index in India changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | +2015.4% | 5.78 | 122.36 |
| 2019 | +1040.5% | 132.49 | 1,511 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 39.09 | 0 | 138.1 | 10 |
| 2000s | 57.24 | 16.07 | 158.88 | 10 |
| 2010s | 274.47 | 5.78 | 1,511 | 10 |
| 2020s | 235.06 | 85.58 | 382.92 | 7 |
Countries ranked near India
More economy & growth data for India
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 5.66 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 6.5 Percent per annum (2029)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, annual growth rate -2.55 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0024 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, per capita 6.58 units per person (2025)
- Lending to the IMF (GRA), SDR, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
- SDR Allocation, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDR Allocation, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0057 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDR Allocation, US dollar, per capita 15.48 units per person (2025)
- SDR Allocation, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported social unrest index in India?
- Reported social unrest index in India was 85.58 in 2026, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest reported social unrest index recorded in India?
- The highest recorded value was 1,511 in 2019.
- What is the lowest reported social unrest index recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1991.
- How does India rank for reported social unrest index?
- India ranks 41st out of 133 countries with data for 2026.
- Is reported social unrest index rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this India 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.