Reported Social Unrest Index in Pakistan
Pakistan: Reported Social Unrest Index was 105.92 in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Reported Social Unrest Index in Pakistan, 1990–2026
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
Pakistan recorded 105.92 for reported social unrest index in 2026.
The figure is down 65.4% on the previous year and up 80.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported social unrest index in Pakistan peaked at 355 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1990.
Pakistan ranks 33rd of 133 countries on this measure, 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 Pakistan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 0 | — |
| 1991 | 7.31 | — |
| 1992 | 7.43 | +1.6% |
| 1993 | 6.73 | -9.5% |
| 1994 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1995 | 5.68 | — |
| 1996 | 9.86 | +73.6% |
| 1997 | 13.46 | +36.6% |
| 1998 | 12.91 | -4.1% |
| 1999 | 19.84 | +53.7% |
| 2000 | 26.53 | +33.7% |
| 2001 | 22.7 | -14.4% |
| 2002 | 23.46 | +3.3% |
| 2003 | 30.79 | +31.2% |
| 2004 | 10.89 | -64.6% |
| 2005 | 65.91 | +505.0% |
| 2006 | 21.64 | -67.2% |
| 2007 | 355 | +1540.5% |
| 2008 | 50.74 | -85.7% |
| 2009 | 76.62 | +51.0% |
| 2010 | 107.83 | +40.7% |
| 2011 | 168.91 | +56.6% |
| 2012 | 237.45 | +40.6% |
| 2013 | 245.11 | +3.2% |
| 2014 | 296.29 | +20.9% |
| 2015 | 48.3 | -83.7% |
| 2016 | 58.58 | +21.3% |
| 2017 | 164.77 | +181.3% |
| 2018 | 149.71 | -9.1% |
| 2019 | 291.44 | +94.7% |
| 2020 | 230.09 | -21.1% |
| 2021 | 194.69 | -15.4% |
| 2022 | 69.83 | -64.1% |
| 2023 | 159.04 | +127.8% |
| 2024 | 295.89 | +86.0% |
| 2025 | 305.8 | +3.3% |
| 2026 | 105.92 | -65.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 8.32 | 0 | 19.84 | 10 |
| 2000s | 68.43 | 10.89 | 355 | 10 |
| 2010s | 176.84 | 48.3 | 296.29 | 10 |
| 2020s | 194.47 | 69.83 | 305.8 | 7 |
Countries ranked near Pakistan
More economy & growth data for Pakistan
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 3.11 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 5 Percent per annum (2029)
- Net primary income (Net income from abroad) (current LCU), annual -0.0208 % change on previous year (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current US$), annual growth rate 24.35 % change on previous year (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.0599 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current US$), per capita 95.57 current US$ per person (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current LCU), annual growth rate 22.73 % change on previous year (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current LCU), per unit of GDP 16.73 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current LCU), per capita 26,704 current LCU per person (2025)
- Special drawing rights per domestic currency (End-of-period (EoP)) 0.0026 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported social unrest index in Pakistan?
- Reported social unrest index in Pakistan was 105.92 in 2026, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest reported social unrest index recorded in Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 355 in 2007.
- What is the lowest reported social unrest index recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1990.
- How does Pakistan rank for reported social unrest index?
- Pakistan ranks 33rd out of 133 countries with data for 2026.
- Is reported social unrest index rising or falling in Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 80.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Pakistan 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.