Reported Social Unrest Index in Nigeria
Nigeria: Reported Social Unrest Index was 93.24 in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Reported Social Unrest Index in Nigeria, 1990–2026
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.
Reported Social Unrest Index in Nigeria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 0 | — |
| 1991 | 0 | — |
| 1992 | 0 | — |
| 1993 | 0 | — |
| 1994 | 0 | — |
| 1995 | 229.9 | — |
| 1996 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1997 | 68.14 | — |
| 1998 | 130.75 | +91.9% |
| 1999 | 284.62 | +117.7% |
| 2000 | 50.35 | -82.3% |
| 2001 | 98.5 | +95.6% |
| 2002 | 16.97 | -82.8% |
| 2003 | 34.64 | +104.2% |
| 2004 | 36.77 | +6.1% |
| 2005 | 92.68 | +152.1% |
| 2006 | 36.51 | -60.6% |
| 2007 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2008 | 19.76 | — |
| 2009 | 81.66 | +313.3% |
| 2010 | 121.3 | +48.5% |
| 2011 | 85.5 | -29.5% |
| 2012 | 60.86 | -28.8% |
| 2013 | 33.09 | -45.6% |
| 2014 | 149.99 | +353.3% |
| 2015 | 209.56 | +39.7% |
| 2016 | 69.77 | -66.7% |
| 2017 | 18.96 | -72.8% |
| 2018 | 88.12 | +364.9% |
| 2019 | 121.5 | +37.9% |
| 2020 | 139.08 | +14.5% |
| 2021 | 70.4 | -49.4% |
| 2022 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2023 | 0 | — |
| 2024 | 0 | — |
| 2025 | 23.1 | — |
| 2026 | 93.24 | +303.6% |
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
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)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, annual growth rate -21.21 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0078 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, per capita 9.6 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 0.019 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDR Allocation, US dollar, per capita 23.22 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 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 “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.