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Reported Social Unrest Index in Kuwait

Kuwait: Reported Social Unrest Index was 0 in 2026. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2026)
0
World rank
75th
of 133 countries
All-time high
1,342
in 2012
All-time low
0
in 1990
Years of data
37
1990–2026

Reported Social Unrest Index in Kuwait, 1990–2026

05001.0k1.5k1990200820261990: 01991: 01992: 01993: 01994: 01995: 01996: 01997: 01998: 128.11999: 196.82000: 394.72001: 02002: 598.52003: 02004: 02005: 02006: 107.32007: 02008: 02009: 1202010: 02011: 2012012: 1.3k2013: 97.32014: 02015: 02016: 02017: 02018: 103.62019: 306.12020: 102.22021: 02022: 109.42023: 02024: 02025: 02026: 0

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

The most recent figure for reported social unrest index in Kuwait is 0, measured in 2026. That is the lowest value across all 37 years on record.

Over the whole period, reported social unrest index in Kuwait peaked at 1,342 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1990.

Kuwait ranks 75th 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.

Reported Social Unrest Index in Kuwait, year by year

Year Value Change
1990 0 —
1991 0 —
1992 0 —
1993 0 —
1994 0 —
1995 0 —
1996 0 —
1997 0 —
1998 128.1 —
1999 196.84 +53.7%
2000 394.68 +100.5%
2001 0 -100.0%
2002 598.45 —
2003 0 -100.0%
2004 0 —
2005 0 —
2006 107.33 —
2007 0 -100.0%
2008 0 —
2009 120 —
2010 0 -100.0%
2011 201.05 —
2012 1,342 +567.3%
2013 97.25 -92.8%
2014 0 -100.0%
2015 0 —
2016 0 —
2017 0 —
2018 103.61 —
2019 306.09 +195.4%
2020 102.19 -66.6%
2021 0 -100.0%
2022 109.36 —
2023 0 -100.0%
2024 0 —
2025 0 —
2026 0 —

Kuwait compared with similar countries

  • Kuwait's 0 is below the median for high income countries, which is 32.28. (46 countries reporting)
  • Kuwait's 0 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 19.27. (19 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 32.49 0 196.84 10
2000s 122.05 0 598.45 10
2010s 204.96 0 1,342 10
2020s 30.22 0 109.36 7

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Frequently asked questions

What is reported social unrest index in Kuwait?
Reported social unrest index in Kuwait was 0 in 2026, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest reported social unrest index recorded in Kuwait?
The highest recorded value was 1,342 in 2012.
What is the lowest reported social unrest index recorded in Kuwait?
The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1990.
How does Kuwait rank for reported social unrest index?
Kuwait ranks 75th out of 133 countries with data for 2026.
Where does this Kuwait 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 “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.