Reported Social Unrest Index in Netherlands
Netherlands: Reported Social Unrest Index was 262.92 in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Reported Social Unrest Index in Netherlands, 1990–2026
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2026, reported social unrest index in Netherlands stood at 262.92.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 404.5% on the previous year and up 568.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported social unrest index in Netherlands peaked at 342.08 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1990.
That places Netherlands 15th 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 Netherlands, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 0 | — |
| 1991 | 0 | — |
| 1992 | 0 | — |
| 1993 | 76.79 | — |
| 1994 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1995 | 64.82 | — |
| 1996 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1997 | 0 | — |
| 1998 | 49.16 | — |
| 1999 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2000 | 75.73 | — |
| 2001 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2002 | 38.27 | — |
| 2003 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2004 | 0 | — |
| 2005 | 83.63 | — |
| 2006 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2007 | 83.58 | — |
| 2008 | 44.57 | -46.7% |
| 2009 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2010 | 136.81 | — |
| 2011 | 231.44 | +69.2% |
| 2012 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2013 | 0 | — |
| 2014 | 112.78 | — |
| 2015 | 78.79 | -30.1% |
| 2016 | 39.35 | -50.1% |
| 2017 | 342.08 | +769.4% |
| 2018 | 79.52 | -76.8% |
| 2019 | 274.07 | +244.7% |
| 2020 | 78.43 | -71.4% |
| 2021 | 119.1 | +51.8% |
| 2022 | 167.87 | +41.0% |
| 2023 | 129.72 | -22.7% |
| 2024 | 95.18 | -26.6% |
| 2025 | 52.12 | -45.2% |
| 2026 | 262.92 | +404.5% |
Netherlands compared with similar countries
- Netherlands's 262.92 is above the median for high income countries, which is 32.28, 8.1× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Netherlands's 262.92 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 36.22, 7.3× the median. (44 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Reported Social Unrest Index in Netherlands 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | +769.4% | 39.35 | 342.08 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 19.08 | 0 | 76.79 | 10 |
| 2000s | 32.58 | 0 | 83.63 | 10 |
| 2010s | 129.48 | 0 | 342.08 | 10 |
| 2020s | 129.33 | 52.12 | 262.92 | 7 |
Countries ranked near Netherlands
More economy & growth data for Netherlands
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, annual growth rate -2.38 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0048 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, per capita 356.03 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 0.0136 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDR Allocation, US dollar, per capita 1,000 units per person (2025)
- SDR Allocation, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDR Allocation, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0099 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDR Allocation, SDR, per capita 730.35 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported social unrest index in Netherlands?
- Reported social unrest index in Netherlands was 262.92 in 2026, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest reported social unrest index recorded in Netherlands?
- The highest recorded value was 342.08 in 2017.
- What is the lowest reported social unrest index recorded in Netherlands?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1990.
- How does Netherlands rank for reported social unrest index?
- Netherlands ranks 15th out of 133 countries with data for 2026.
- Is reported social unrest index rising or falling in Netherlands?
- Over the last ten years it is up 568.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Netherlands 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.