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.
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)
- Special drawing rights per domestic currency (End-of-period (EoP)) 0.0081 (2025)
- Domestic currency per Special drawing rights (End-of-period (EoP)) 123.14 (2025)
- Domestic currency per US dollar (End-of-period (EoP)) 89.92 (2025)
- US dollar per domestic currency (End-of-period (EoP)) 0.0111 (2025)
- Gdp worldbank constant usd, annual growth rate 7.57 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gdp worldbank constant usd, per unit of GDP 0.9337 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gdp worldbank constant usd, per capita 2,523 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 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.