Reported Social Unrest Index in Mexico

Mexico: Reported Social Unrest Index was 163.83 in 2026. β—† Volatile

Latest (2026)
163.83
World rank
25th
of 133 countries
All-time high
433.71
in 2019
All-time low
0
in 1990
Years of data
37
1990–2026

Reported Social Unrest Index in Mexico, 1990–2026

01002003004001990200820261990: 01991: 86.71992: 176.21993: 186.11994: 279.61995: 89.81996: 116.91997: 53.21998: 341999: 26.12000: 65.52001: 51.32002: 26.52003: 02004: 57.42005: 57.92006: 156.82007: 72.32008: 02009: 111.62010: 78.92011: 26.72012: 106.92013: 167.92014: 143.12015: 54.52016: 27.22017: 103.62018: 178.92019: 433.72020: 54.32021: 82.52022: 2762023: 152024: 82.42025: 02026: 163.8

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

Mexico recorded 163.83 for reported social unrest index in 2026.

The figure is up 501.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, reported social unrest index in Mexico peaked at 433.71 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1990.

Mexico ranks 25th of 133 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 104.87 0 279.65 10
2000s 59.94 0 156.82 10
2010s 132.17 26.71 433.71 10
2020s 96.28 0 276.02 7

Countries ranked near Mexico

  1. 22 Israel 195.96 compare
  2. 23 Australia 186.88 compare
  3. 24 Denmark 183.23 compare
  4. 26 Rwanda 159.13 compare
  5. 27 United States 158.11 compare
  6. 28 Moldova, Republic of 156.07 compare

See the full ranking of 133 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is reported social unrest index in Mexico?
Reported social unrest index in Mexico was 163.83 in 2026, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest reported social unrest index recorded in Mexico?
The highest recorded value was 433.71 in 2019.
What is the lowest reported social unrest index recorded in Mexico?
The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1990.
How does Mexico rank for reported social unrest index?
Mexico ranks 25th out of 133 countries with data for 2026.
Is reported social unrest index rising or falling in Mexico?
Over the last ten years it is up 501.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Mexico 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.