Reported Social Unrest Index in West Bank and Gaza
West Bank and Gaza: Reported Social Unrest Index was 372.64 in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Reported Social Unrest Index in West Bank and Gaza, 1990–2026
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2026, reported social unrest index in West Bank and Gaza stood at 372.64.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 10.7% on the previous year and up 284.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported social unrest index in West Bank and Gaza peaked at 981.53 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1990.
That places West Bank and Gaza 8th out of 133 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Reported Social Unrest Index in West Bank and Gaza, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 0 | — |
| 1991 | 0 | — |
| 1992 | 0 | — |
| 1993 | 0 | — |
| 1994 | 0 | — |
| 1995 | 0 | — |
| 1996 | 8.67 | — |
| 1997 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1998 | 0 | — |
| 1999 | 0 | — |
| 2000 | 99.16 | — |
| 2001 | 34.23 | -65.5% |
| 2002 | 17.69 | -48.3% |
| 2003 | 54.17 | +206.2% |
| 2004 | 95.83 | +76.9% |
| 2005 | 128.83 | +34.4% |
| 2006 | 88.83 | -31.1% |
| 2007 | 25.75 | -71.0% |
| 2008 | 102.99 | +299.9% |
| 2009 | 56.75 | -44.9% |
| 2010 | 35.13 | -38.1% |
| 2011 | 172.33 | +390.6% |
| 2012 | 200.92 | +16.6% |
| 2013 | 126.48 | -37.0% |
| 2014 | 220.07 | +74.0% |
| 2015 | 48.55 | -77.9% |
| 2016 | 96.99 | +99.8% |
| 2017 | 981.53 | +912.0% |
| 2018 | 147 | -85.0% |
| 2019 | 42.22 | -71.3% |
| 2020 | 48.33 | +14.5% |
| 2021 | 61.16 | +26.5% |
| 2022 | 109.91 | +79.7% |
| 2023 | 259.8 | +136.4% |
| 2024 | 65.98 | -74.6% |
| 2025 | 417.51 | +532.8% |
| 2026 | 372.64 | -10.7% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Reported Social Unrest Index in West Bank and Gaza 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | +912.0% | 96.99 | 981.53 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.8669 | 0 | 8.67 | 10 |
| 2000s | 70.42 | 17.69 | 128.83 | 10 |
| 2010s | 207.12 | 35.13 | 981.53 | 10 |
| 2020s | 190.76 | 48.33 | 417.51 | 7 |
Countries ranked near West Bank and Gaza
More economy & growth data for West Bank and Gaza
- Gross domestic product (GDP), Current prices, Domestic currency 17.06 (2019)
- Gross domestic product (GDP), Current prices, Domestic currency 4.81 % change on previous year (2019)
- Gross domestic product (GDP), Constant prices, Purchasing power 0.9491 % change on previous year (2019)
- Gross domestic product (GDP), Constant prices, Purchasing power 32.06 (2019)
- Capital stock, Private sector, Current prices, Domestic currency 0 (2019)
- Capital stock, Private sector, Constant prices, Purchasing power 0 (2019)
- Capital stock, Private sector, Constant prices, Percent of GDP 0 (2019)
- Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current prices 4.01 (2019)
- Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current prices 0.1923 % change on previous year (2019)
- Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Constant prices 20.51 (2019)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported social unrest index in West Bank and Gaza?
- Reported social unrest index in West Bank and Gaza was 372.64 in 2026, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest reported social unrest index recorded in West Bank and Gaza?
- The highest recorded value was 981.53 in 2017.
- What is the lowest reported social unrest index recorded in West Bank and Gaza?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1990.
- How does West Bank and Gaza rank for reported social unrest index?
- West Bank and Gaza ranks 8th out of 133 countries with data for 2026.
- Is reported social unrest index rising or falling in West Bank and Gaza?
- Over the last ten years it is up 284.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this West Bank and Gaza 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.