Reported Social Unrest Index in Italy
Italy: Reported Social Unrest Index was 40.77 in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Reported Social Unrest Index in Italy, 1990–2026
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2026, reported social unrest index in Italy stood at 40.77.
That represents a change of down 49.6% on the previous year and down 89.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported social unrest index in Italy peaked at 837.38 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1990.
That places Italy 55th out of 133 countries with data for 2026, putting it 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 | 48.42 | 0 | 117.44 | 10 |
| 2000s | 77.46 | 30.29 | 178.51 | 10 |
| 2010s | 308.53 | 82.88 | 837.38 | 10 |
| 2020s | 66.98 | 40.67 | 110.68 | 7 |
Countries ranked near Italy
More economy & growth data for Italy
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.18 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 0.8337 Percent per annum (2029)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current US$), annual growth rate 8.93 % change on previous year (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.1078 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current US$), per capita 4,669 current US$ per person (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current LCU), annual growth rate 4.34 % change on previous year (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current LCU), per unit of GDP 0.0954 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current LCU), per capita 4,132 current LCU per person (2025)
- Special drawing rights per domestic currency (End-of-period (EoP)) 0.0004 (1998)
- Domestic currency per Special drawing rights (End-of-period (EoP)) 2,328 (1998)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported social unrest index in Italy?
- Reported social unrest index in Italy was 40.77 in 2026, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest reported social unrest index recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 837.38 in 2011.
- What is the lowest reported social unrest index recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1990.
- How does Italy rank for reported social unrest index?
- Italy ranks 55th out of 133 countries with data for 2026.
- Is reported social unrest index rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is down 89.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Italy 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.