Reported Social Unrest Index in Israel
Israel: Reported Social Unrest Index was 195.96 in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Reported Social Unrest Index in Israel, 1990–2026
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2026, reported social unrest index in Israel stood at 195.96.
The figure is up 75.6% on the previous year and up 46.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported social unrest index in Israel peaked at 1,041 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1990.
That places Israel 22nd out of 133 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Reported Social Unrest Index in Israel, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 0 | — |
| 1991 | 0 | — |
| 1992 | 26.91 | — |
| 1993 | 18.27 | -32.1% |
| 1994 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1995 | 77.1 | — |
| 1996 | 116 | +50.5% |
| 1997 | 44.69 | -61.5% |
| 1998 | 296.21 | +562.8% |
| 1999 | 56.89 | -80.8% |
| 2000 | 99.07 | +74.1% |
| 2001 | 38.17 | -61.5% |
| 2002 | 33.38 | -12.6% |
| 2003 | 37.17 | +11.4% |
| 2004 | 55.9 | +50.4% |
| 2005 | 82.88 | +48.3% |
| 2006 | 55.51 | -33.0% |
| 2007 | 19.88 | -64.2% |
| 2008 | 63.61 | +219.9% |
| 2009 | 32.86 | -48.3% |
| 2010 | 39.77 | +21.0% |
| 2011 | 119.28 | +199.9% |
| 2012 | 111.58 | -6.5% |
| 2013 | 88.77 | -20.4% |
| 2014 | 146.05 | +64.5% |
| 2015 | 68.71 | -53.0% |
| 2016 | 134.15 | +95.2% |
| 2017 | 1,041 | +675.9% |
| 2018 | 179.68 | -82.7% |
| 2019 | 183.16 | +1.9% |
| 2020 | 177.23 | -3.2% |
| 2021 | 59.81 | -66.3% |
| 2022 | 173.03 | +189.3% |
| 2023 | 229.71 | +32.8% |
| 2024 | 90.56 | -60.6% |
| 2025 | 111.57 | +23.2% |
| 2026 | 195.96 | +75.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 63.61 | 0 | 296.21 | 10 |
| 2000s | 51.84 | 19.88 | 99.07 | 10 |
| 2010s | 211.2 | 39.77 | 1,041 | 10 |
| 2020s | 148.27 | 59.81 | 229.71 | 7 |
Countries ranked near Israel
More economy & growth data for Israel
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 2.14 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 3.56 Percent per annum (2029)
- Net primary income (Net income from abroad) (current LCU), annual -156.49 % change on previous year (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current US$), annual growth rate 13.47 % change on previous year (2024)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.0864 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current US$), per capita 4,686 current US$ per person (2024)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current LCU), annual growth rate 14.47 % change on previous year (2024)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current LCU), per unit of GDP 0.3198 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current LCU), per capita 17,336 current LCU per person (2024)
- Special drawing rights per domestic currency (End-of-period (EoP)) 0.2289 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported social unrest index in Israel?
- Reported social unrest index in Israel was 195.96 in 2026, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest reported social unrest index recorded in Israel?
- The highest recorded value was 1,041 in 2017.
- What is the lowest reported social unrest index recorded in Israel?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1990.
- How does Israel rank for reported social unrest index?
- Israel ranks 22nd out of 133 countries with data for 2026.
- Is reported social unrest index rising or falling in Israel?
- Over the last ten years it is up 46.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Israel 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.