Reported Social Unrest Index in Kenya
Kenya: Reported Social Unrest Index was 295.37 in 2026. β Volatile
Reported Social Unrest Index in Kenya, 1990β2026
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
Kenya recorded 295.37 for reported social unrest index in 2026.
That represents a change of up 219.5% on the previous year and up 407.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported social unrest index in Kenya peaked at 593.02 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1991.
That places Kenya 10th 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 49.96 | 0 | 200.69 | 10 |
| 2000s | 139.31 | 34.65 | 593.02 | 10 |
| 2010s | 86.32 | 11.4 | 209.62 | 10 |
| 2020s | 98.47 | 0 | 295.37 | 7 |
Countries ranked near Kenya
- 7 United Kingdom 397.09 compare
- 8 West Bank and Gaza 372.64 compare
- 9 Bolivia 356.44 compare
- 11 United Arab Emirates 294.76 compare
- 12 Bulgaria 293.98 compare
- 13 Ireland 277.18 compare
More economy & growth data for Kenya
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 3.28 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 5.26 Percent per annum (2029)
- Special drawing rights per domestic currency (End-of-period (EoP)) 0.0057 (2025)
- Domestic currency per Special drawing rights (End-of-period (EoP)) 176.68 (2025)
- Domestic currency per US dollar (End-of-period (EoP)) 129.01 (2025)
- US dollar per domestic currency (End-of-period (EoP)) 0.0078 (2025)
- Gdp worldbank constant usd, annual growth rate 4.63 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gdp worldbank constant usd, per unit of GDP 0.8074 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gdp worldbank constant usd, per capita 1,908 units per person (2025)
- Manufacturing value added to gdp, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported social unrest index in Kenya?
- Reported social unrest index in Kenya was 295.37 in 2026, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest reported social unrest index recorded in Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 593.02 in 2007.
- What is the lowest reported social unrest index recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1991.
- How does Kenya rank for reported social unrest index?
- Kenya ranks 10th out of 133 countries with data for 2026.
- Is reported social unrest index rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 407.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kenya 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 βAβ index from the paper, and the βeventsβ 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.