Reported Social Unrest Index in Ireland
Ireland: Reported Social Unrest Index was 277.18 in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Reported Social Unrest Index in Ireland, 1990–2026
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
Ireland recorded 277.18 for reported social unrest index in 2026.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 52.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported social unrest index in Ireland peaked at 589.41 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1990.
Ireland ranks 13th of 133 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
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 | 28.25 | 0 | 74.15 | 10 |
| 2000s | 34.44 | 0 | 97.6 | 10 |
| 2010s | 264.76 | 73.77 | 589.41 | 10 |
| 2020s | 149.4 | 0 | 455.86 | 7 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
More economy & growth data for Ireland
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.96 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.52 Percent per annum (2029)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current US$), annual growth rate 9.64 % change on previous year (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.0489 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current US$), per capita 6,431 current US$ per person (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current LCU), annual growth rate 5.02 % change on previous year (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current LCU), per unit of GDP 0.0432 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current LCU), per capita 5,691 current LCU per person (2025)
- Special drawing rights per domestic currency (End-of-period (EoP)) 1.06 (1998)
- Domestic currency per Special drawing rights (End-of-period (EoP)) 0.9467 (1998)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported social unrest index in Ireland?
- Reported social unrest index in Ireland was 277.18 in 2026, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest reported social unrest index recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 589.41 in 2018.
- What is the lowest reported social unrest index recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1990.
- How does Ireland rank for reported social unrest index?
- Ireland ranks 13th out of 133 countries with data for 2026.
- Is reported social unrest index rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 52.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland 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.