Reported Social Unrest Index in Morocco
Morocco: Reported Social Unrest Index was 62.83 in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Reported Social Unrest Index in Morocco, 1990–2026
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
Morocco recorded 62.83 for reported social unrest index in 2026.
That represents a change of down 49.6% on the previous year and down 33.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported social unrest index in Morocco peaked at 570.01 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1990.
Morocco ranks 47th 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 Morocco, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 0 | — |
| 1991 | 0 | — |
| 1992 | 0 | — |
| 1993 | 0 | — |
| 1994 | 0 | — |
| 1995 | 154.9 | — |
| 1996 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1997 | 0 | — |
| 1998 | 58.73 | — |
| 1999 | 180.49 | +207.3% |
| 2000 | 135.71 | -24.8% |
| 2001 | 132.74 | -2.2% |
| 2002 | 228.64 | +72.2% |
| 2003 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2004 | 49.55 | — |
| 2005 | 49.96 | +0.8% |
| 2006 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2007 | 0 | — |
| 2008 | 0 | — |
| 2009 | 0 | — |
| 2010 | 0 | — |
| 2011 | 322.61 | — |
| 2012 | 451.07 | +39.8% |
| 2013 | 89.17 | -80.2% |
| 2014 | 89.83 | +0.7% |
| 2015 | 94.13 | +4.8% |
| 2016 | 94.02 | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 102.18 | +8.7% |
| 2018 | 570.01 | +457.9% |
| 2019 | 140.33 | -75.4% |
| 2020 | 562.23 | +300.6% |
| 2021 | 47.43 | -91.6% |
| 2022 | 250.7 | +428.6% |
| 2023 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2024 | 0 | — |
| 2025 | 124.54 | — |
| 2026 | 62.83 | -49.6% |
Morocco compared with similar countries
- Morocco's 62.83 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 19.27, 3.3× the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 39.41 | 0 | 180.49 | 10 |
| 2000s | 59.66 | 0 | 228.64 | 10 |
| 2010s | 195.34 | 0 | 570.01 | 10 |
| 2020s | 149.68 | 0 | 562.23 | 7 |
Countries ranked near Morocco
- 44 South Africa 65.85 compare
- 45 Bangladesh 65.75 compare
- 46 Poland 63.28 compare
- 48 Nicaragua 58.79 compare
- 49 Czechia 48.49 compare
- 50 Kazakhstan 47.51 compare
More economy & growth data for Morocco
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 2.57 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 3.41 Percent per annum (2029)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, annual growth rate -41.93 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0041 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, per capita 19.38 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 0.0107 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDR Allocation, US dollar, per capita 50.55 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 Morocco?
- Reported social unrest index in Morocco was 62.83 in 2026, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest reported social unrest index recorded in Morocco?
- The highest recorded value was 570.01 in 2018.
- What is the lowest reported social unrest index recorded in Morocco?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1990.
- How does Morocco rank for reported social unrest index?
- Morocco ranks 47th out of 133 countries with data for 2026.
- Is reported social unrest index rising or falling in Morocco?
- Over the last ten years it is down 33.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Morocco 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.