Reported Social Unrest Index in West Bank and Gaza

West Bank and Gaza: Reported Social Unrest Index was 372.64 in 2026. β—† Volatile

Latest (2026)
372.64
Change on year
down 10.7%
World rank
8th
of 133 countries
All-time high
981.53
in 2017
All-time low
0
in 1990
Years of data
37
1990–2026

Reported Social Unrest Index in West Bank and Gaza, 1990–2026

02004006008001.0k1990200820261990: 01991: 01992: 01993: 01994: 01995: 01996: 8.71997: 01998: 01999: 02000: 99.22001: 34.22002: 17.72003: 54.22004: 95.82005: 128.82006: 88.82007: 25.82008: 1032009: 56.82010: 35.12011: 172.32012: 200.92013: 126.52014: 220.12015: 48.52016: 972017: 981.52018: 1472019: 42.22020: 48.32021: 61.22022: 109.92023: 259.82024: 662025: 417.52026: 372.6

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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 5 Tanzania, United Republic of 420.48 compare
  2. 6 Senegal 413.59 compare
  3. 7 United Kingdom 397.09 compare
  4. 9 Bolivia 356.44 compare
  5. 10 Kenya 295.37 compare
  6. 11 United Arab Emirates 294.76 compare

See the full ranking of 133 places β†’

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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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Indicator
Reported Social Unrest Index
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
133 places, 4,921 data points, 1990–2026
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This dataset provides two measures of social unrest derived from media reports. One is the β€œA” index from the paper, and the β€œevents” 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.