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Reported Social Unrest Index in Japan

Japan: Reported Social Unrest Index was 0 in 2026. β—† Volatile

Latest (2026)
0
Change on year
down 100.0%
World rank
75th
of 133 countries
All-time high
313.76
in 2019
All-time low
0
in 2003
Years of data
37
1990–2026

Reported Social Unrest Index in Japan, 1990–2026

01002003001990200820261990: 24.41991: 77.21992: 26.21993: 1421994: 20.81995: 139.91996: 34.71997: 31.61998: 75.81999: 1282000: 221.72001: 148.42002: 141.62003: 02004: 51.12005: 51.62006: 38.12007: 25.82008: 27.52009: 99.42010: 56.22011: 154.62012: 158.72013: 02014: 231.72015: 97.12016: 206.22017: 171.32018: 73.52019: 313.82020: 12.12021: 85.72022: 12.92023: 02024: 102.72025: 48.22026: 0

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

In 2026, reported social unrest index in Japan stood at 0. That is the lowest value across all 37 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 100.0% on the previous year and down 100.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, reported social unrest index in Japan peaked at 313.76 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2003.

That places Japan 75th 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 70.05 20.75 142.02 10
2000s 80.5 0 221.74 10
2010s 146.32 0 313.76 10
2020s 37.36 0 102.67 7

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Frequently asked questions

What is reported social unrest index in Japan?
Reported social unrest index in Japan was 0 in 2026, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest reported social unrest index recorded in Japan?
The highest recorded value was 313.76 in 2019.
What is the lowest reported social unrest index recorded in Japan?
The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2003.
How does Japan rank for reported social unrest index?
Japan ranks 75th out of 133 countries with data for 2026.
Is reported social unrest index rising or falling in Japan?
Over the last ten years it is down 100.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Japan 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
Last refreshed

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.