Reported Social Unrest Index in Netherlands

Netherlands: Reported Social Unrest Index was 262.92 in 2026. β—† Volatile

Latest (2026)
262.92
Change on year
up 404.5%
World rank
15th
of 133 countries
All-time high
342.08
in 2017
All-time low
0
in 1990
Years of data
37
1990–2026

Reported Social Unrest Index in Netherlands, 1990–2026

01002003001990200820261990: 01991: 01992: 01993: 76.81994: 01995: 64.81996: 01997: 01998: 49.21999: 02000: 75.72001: 02002: 38.32003: 02004: 02005: 83.62006: 02007: 83.62008: 44.62009: 02010: 136.82011: 231.42012: 02013: 02014: 112.82015: 78.82016: 39.32017: 342.12018: 79.52019: 274.12020: 78.42021: 119.12022: 167.92023: 129.72024: 95.22025: 52.12026: 262.9

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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 12 Bulgaria 293.98 compare
  2. 13 Ireland 277.18 compare
  3. 14 Hungary 266.62 compare
  4. 16 Cameroon 250.6 compare
  5. 17 Guatemala 236.02 compare
  6. 18 Georgia 226.63 compare

See the full ranking of 133 places β†’

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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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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.