Reported Social Unrest Index in Nigeria
Nigeria: Reported Social Unrest Index was 93.24 in 2026. β Volatile
Reported Social Unrest Index in Nigeria, 1990β2026
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
Nigeria recorded 93.24 for reported social unrest index in 2026.
That represents a change of up 303.6% on the previous year and up 33.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported social unrest index in Nigeria peaked at 284.62 in 1999 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1990.
Nigeria ranks 38th 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 71.34 | 0 | 284.62 | 10 |
| 2000s | 46.78 | 0 | 98.5 | 10 |
| 2010s | 95.86 | 18.96 | 209.56 | 10 |
| 2020s | 46.55 | 0 | 139.08 | 7 |
Countries ranked near Nigeria
- 35 Peru 100.9 compare
- 36 Azerbaijan, Republic of 95.61 compare
- 37 Congo, Democratic Republic of the 94.45 compare
- 39 Uganda 93.24 compare
- 40 China, People's Republic of 91.37 compare
- 41 India 85.58 compare
More economy & growth data for Nigeria
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.04 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 3.32 Percent per annum (2029)
- Special drawing rights per domestic currency (End-of-period (EoP)) 0.0005 (2025)
- Domestic currency per Special drawing rights (End-of-period (EoP)) 1,966 (2025)
- Domestic currency per US dollar (End-of-period (EoP)) 1,436 (2025)
- US dollar per domestic currency (End-of-period (EoP)) 0.0007 (2025)
- Gdp worldbank constant usd, annual growth rate 4.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gdp worldbank constant usd, per unit of GDP 1.93 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gdp worldbank constant usd, per capita 2,369 units per person (2025)
- Manufacturing value added to gdp, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported social unrest index in Nigeria?
- Reported social unrest index in Nigeria was 93.24 in 2026, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest reported social unrest index recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 284.62 in 1999.
- What is the lowest reported social unrest index recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1990.
- How does Nigeria rank for reported social unrest index?
- Nigeria ranks 38th out of 133 countries with data for 2026.
- Is reported social unrest index rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 33.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nigeria 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 βAβ index from the paper, and the βeventsβ 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.