Reported Social Unrest Index in Nicaragua
Nicaragua: Reported Social Unrest Index was 58.79 in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Reported Social Unrest Index in Nicaragua, 1990–2026
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
Nicaragua recorded 58.79 for reported social unrest index in 2026.
The figure is down 73.5% over five years.
Over the whole period, reported social unrest index in Nicaragua peaked at 800.08 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1990.
Nicaragua ranks 48th 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 Nicaragua, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 0 | — |
| 1991 | 93.36 | — |
| 1992 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1993 | 0 | — |
| 1994 | 75.26 | — |
| 1995 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1996 | 0 | — |
| 1997 | 57.28 | — |
| 1998 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1999 | 0 | — |
| 2000 | 84.66 | — |
| 2001 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2002 | 0 | — |
| 2003 | 0 | — |
| 2004 | 0 | — |
| 2005 | 46.75 | — |
| 2006 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2007 | 46.72 | — |
| 2008 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2009 | 0 | — |
| 2010 | 50.98 | — |
| 2011 | 43.13 | -15.4% |
| 2012 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2013 | 41.72 | — |
| 2014 | 168.11 | +302.9% |
| 2015 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2016 | 0 | — |
| 2017 | 0 | — |
| 2018 | 800.08 | — |
| 2019 | 218.86 | -72.6% |
| 2020 | 131.53 | -39.9% |
| 2021 | 221.92 | +68.7% |
| 2022 | 140.76 | -36.6% |
| 2023 | 435.09 | +209.1% |
| 2024 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2025 | 0 | — |
| 2026 | 58.79 | — |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 22.59 | 0 | 93.36 | 10 |
| 2000s | 17.81 | 0 | 84.66 | 10 |
| 2010s | 132.29 | 0 | 800.08 | 10 |
| 2020s | 141.15 | 0 | 435.09 | 7 |
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More economy & growth data for Nicaragua
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 2.29 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 3.5 Percent per annum (2029)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), annual growth rate 14.83 % change on previous year (2025)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.8971 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), per capita 2,847 current US$ per person (2025)
- GNI (current US$), annual growth rate 12.44 % change on previous year (2025)
- GNI (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.9458 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GNI (current US$), per capita 3,001 current US$ per person (2025)
- GNI (current LCU), annual growth rate 12.44 % change on previous year (2025)
- GNI (current LCU), per unit of GDP 34.64 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported social unrest index in Nicaragua?
- Reported social unrest index in Nicaragua was 58.79 in 2026, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest reported social unrest index recorded in Nicaragua?
- The highest recorded value was 800.08 in 2018.
- What is the lowest reported social unrest index recorded in Nicaragua?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1990.
- How does Nicaragua rank for reported social unrest index?
- Nicaragua ranks 48th out of 133 countries with data for 2026.
- Where does this Nicaragua 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.