Reported Social Unrest Index in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan: Reported Social Unrest Index was 47.51 in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Reported Social Unrest Index in Kazakhstan, 1990–2026
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for reported social unrest index in Kazakhstan is 47.51, measured in 2026.
That represents a change of down 49.6% on the previous year and up 33.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported social unrest index in Kazakhstan peaked at 1,324 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1990.
Kazakhstan ranks 50th of 133 countries on this measure, 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 | 32.43 | 0 | 101.67 | 10 |
| 2000s | 66.75 | 0 | 434.41 | 10 |
| 2010s | 212.52 | 16.98 | 1,324 | 10 |
| 2020s | 144.45 | 47.51 | 273.46 | 7 |
Countries ranked near Kazakhstan
More economy & growth data for Kazakhstan
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.35 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.38 Percent per annum (2029)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current US$), annual growth rate 7.58 % change on previous year (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.0621 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current US$), per capita 911.94 current US$ per person (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current LCU), annual growth rate 19.52 % change on previous year (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current LCU), per unit of GDP 32.34 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current LCU), per capita 475,152 current LCU per person (2025)
- Special drawing rights per domestic currency (End-of-period (EoP)) 0.0014 (2025)
- Domestic currency per Special drawing rights (End-of-period (EoP)) 692.33 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported social unrest index in Kazakhstan?
- Reported social unrest index in Kazakhstan was 47.51 in 2026, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest reported social unrest index recorded in Kazakhstan?
- The highest recorded value was 1,324 in 2011.
- What is the lowest reported social unrest index recorded in Kazakhstan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1990.
- How does Kazakhstan rank for reported social unrest index?
- Kazakhstan ranks 50th out of 133 countries with data for 2026.
- Is reported social unrest index rising or falling in Kazakhstan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 33.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kazakhstan 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.