Reported Social Unrest Index in Mexico
Mexico: Reported Social Unrest Index was 163.83 in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Reported Social Unrest Index in Mexico, 1990–2026
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.
Reported Social Unrest Index in Mexico, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 0 | — |
| 1991 | 86.72 | — |
| 1992 | 176.25 | +103.2% |
| 1993 | 186.09 | +5.6% |
| 1994 | 279.65 | +50.3% |
| 1995 | 89.76 | -67.9% |
| 1996 | 116.87 | +30.2% |
| 1997 | 53.21 | -54.5% |
| 1998 | 34.03 | -36.0% |
| 1999 | 26.15 | -23.2% |
| 2000 | 65.53 | +150.6% |
| 2001 | 51.28 | -21.8% |
| 2002 | 26.5 | -48.3% |
| 2003 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2004 | 57.42 | — |
| 2005 | 57.9 | +0.8% |
| 2006 | 156.82 | +170.9% |
| 2007 | 72.33 | -53.9% |
| 2008 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2009 | 111.58 | — |
| 2010 | 78.93 | -29.3% |
| 2011 | 26.71 | -66.2% |
| 2012 | 106.93 | +300.4% |
| 2013 | 167.94 | +57.1% |
| 2014 | 143.15 | -14.8% |
| 2015 | 54.55 | -61.9% |
| 2016 | 27.24 | -50.1% |
| 2017 | 103.62 | +280.4% |
| 2018 | 178.92 | +72.7% |
| 2019 | 433.71 | +142.4% |
| 2020 | 54.3 | -87.5% |
| 2021 | 82.46 | +51.9% |
| 2022 | 276.02 | +234.8% |
| 2023 | 14.97 | -94.6% |
| 2024 | 82.37 | +450.3% |
| 2025 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2026 | 163.83 | — |
Mexico compared with similar countries
- Mexico's 163.83 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 25.34, 6.5× the median. (35 countries reporting)
- Mexico's 163.83 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 27.5, 6.0× the median. (18 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
More economy & growth data for Mexico
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.43 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.06 Percent per annum (2029)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, annual growth rate -2.93 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0036 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, per capita 49.42 units per person (2025)
- Lending to the IMF (GRA), SDR, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
- SDR Allocation, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDR Allocation, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0085 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDR Allocation, US dollar, per capita 118.26 units per person (2025)
- SDR Allocation, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
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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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.