Reported Social Unrest Index in Nepal
Nepal: Reported Social Unrest Index was 207.36 in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Reported Social Unrest Index in Nepal, 1990–2026
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
Nepal recorded 207.36 for reported social unrest index in 2026.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 40.7% on the previous year and up 568.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported social unrest index in Nepal peaked at 804.13 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1990.
That places Nepal 21st out of 133 countries with data for 2026, putting it 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 Nepal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 0 | — |
| 1991 | 0 | — |
| 1992 | 0 | — |
| 1993 | 0 | — |
| 1994 | 26.55 | — |
| 1995 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1996 | 44.38 | — |
| 1997 | 20.21 | -54.5% |
| 1998 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1999 | 44.68 | — |
| 2000 | 223.96 | +401.3% |
| 2001 | 58.42 | -73.9% |
| 2002 | 166.02 | +184.2% |
| 2003 | 154.07 | -7.2% |
| 2004 | 147.18 | -4.5% |
| 2005 | 115.42 | -21.6% |
| 2006 | 259.85 | +125.1% |
| 2007 | 82.4 | -68.3% |
| 2008 | 105.45 | +28.0% |
| 2009 | 145.27 | +37.8% |
| 2010 | 35.97 | -75.2% |
| 2011 | 30.42 | -15.4% |
| 2012 | 13.53 | -55.5% |
| 2013 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2014 | 29.65 | — |
| 2015 | 326.22 | +1000.3% |
| 2016 | 31.03 | -90.5% |
| 2017 | 67.45 | +117.3% |
| 2018 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2019 | 77.2 | — |
| 2020 | 804.13 | +941.7% |
| 2021 | 46.96 | -94.2% |
| 2022 | 66.2 | +40.9% |
| 2023 | 17.05 | -74.2% |
| 2024 | 56.3 | +230.2% |
| 2025 | 349.39 | +520.6% |
| 2026 | 207.36 | -40.7% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Reported Social Unrest Index in Nepal changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | +1000.3% | 29.65 | 326.22 |
| 2020 | +941.7% | 77.2 | 804.13 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 13.58 | 0 | 44.68 | 10 |
| 2000s | 145.8 | 58.42 | 259.85 | 10 |
| 2010s | 61.15 | 0 | 326.22 | 10 |
| 2020s | 221.06 | 17.05 | 804.13 | 7 |
Countries ranked near Nepal
More economy & growth data for Nepal
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 4.28 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 5.25 Percent per annum (2029)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0031 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, per capita 4.76 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 0.0066 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDR Allocation, US dollar, per capita 10.1 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 Nepal?
- Reported social unrest index in Nepal was 207.36 in 2026, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest reported social unrest index recorded in Nepal?
- The highest recorded value was 804.13 in 2020.
- What is the lowest reported social unrest index recorded in Nepal?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1990.
- How does Nepal rank for reported social unrest index?
- Nepal ranks 21st out of 133 countries with data for 2026.
- Is reported social unrest index rising or falling in Nepal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 568.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nepal 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.