Reported Social Unrest Index in Poland
Poland: Reported Social Unrest Index was 63.28 in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Reported Social Unrest Index in Poland, 1990–2026
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2026, reported social unrest index in Poland stood at 63.28.
That represents a change of up 101.8% on the previous year and down 85.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported social unrest index in Poland peaked at 558.2 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1991.
That places Poland 46th out of 133 countries with data for 2026, putting it 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 Poland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 119.26 | — |
| 1991 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1992 | 25.53 | — |
| 1993 | 23.11 | -9.5% |
| 1994 | 40.51 | +75.3% |
| 1995 | 136.53 | +237.0% |
| 1996 | 33.86 | -75.2% |
| 1997 | 30.83 | -8.9% |
| 1998 | 517.63 | +1578.9% |
| 1999 | 90.9 | -82.4% |
| 2000 | 558.2 | +514.1% |
| 2001 | 55.71 | -90.0% |
| 2002 | 115.16 | +106.7% |
| 2003 | 11.76 | -89.8% |
| 2004 | 24.95 | +112.3% |
| 2005 | 62.9 | +152.1% |
| 2006 | 37.17 | -40.9% |
| 2007 | 50.29 | +35.3% |
| 2008 | 26.82 | -46.7% |
| 2009 | 55.42 | +106.6% |
| 2010 | 123.48 | +122.8% |
| 2011 | 81.24 | -34.2% |
| 2012 | 30.98 | -61.9% |
| 2013 | 123.51 | +298.7% |
| 2014 | 56.55 | -54.2% |
| 2015 | 367.41 | +549.7% |
| 2016 | 426.19 | +16.0% |
| 2017 | 463.15 | +8.7% |
| 2018 | 430.63 | -7.0% |
| 2019 | 376.95 | -12.5% |
| 2020 | 259.57 | -31.1% |
| 2021 | 179.16 | -31.0% |
| 2022 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2023 | 182.14 | — |
| 2024 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2025 | 31.36 | — |
| 2026 | 63.28 | +101.8% |
Poland compared with similar countries
- Poland's 63.28 is above the median for high income countries, which is 32.28, 2.0× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Poland's 63.28 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 36.22, 1.7× the median. (44 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Reported Social Unrest Index in Poland changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | +1578.9% | 30.83 | 517.63 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 101.82 | 0 | 517.63 | 10 |
| 2000s | 99.84 | 11.76 | 558.2 | 10 |
| 2010s | 248.01 | 30.98 | 463.15 | 10 |
| 2020s | 102.22 | 0 | 259.57 | 7 |
Countries ranked near Poland
More economy & growth data for Poland
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, annual growth rate -1.94 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0029 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, per capita 82.6 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 0.0069 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDR Allocation, US dollar, per capita 196.57 units per person (2025)
- SDR Allocation, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDR Allocation, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0051 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDR Allocation, SDR, per capita 143.54 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported social unrest index in Poland?
- Reported social unrest index in Poland was 63.28 in 2026, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest reported social unrest index recorded in Poland?
- The highest recorded value was 558.2 in 2000.
- What is the lowest reported social unrest index recorded in Poland?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1991.
- How does Poland rank for reported social unrest index?
- Poland ranks 46th out of 133 countries with data for 2026.
- Is reported social unrest index rising or falling in Poland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 85.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Poland 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.