Reported Social Unrest Index in Romania
Romania: Reported Social Unrest Index was 22.74 in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Reported Social Unrest Index in Romania, 1990–2026
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2026, reported social unrest index in Romania stood at 22.74.
The figure is down 87.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported social unrest index in Romania peaked at 635.3 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1994.
Romania ranks 69th 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 Romania, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 68.58 | — |
| 1991 | 72.23 | +5.3% |
| 1992 | 73.4 | +1.6% |
| 1993 | 33.21 | -54.8% |
| 1994 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1995 | 112.15 | — |
| 1996 | 243.38 | +117.0% |
| 1997 | 177.29 | -27.2% |
| 1998 | 170.08 | -4.1% |
| 1999 | 196.01 | +15.2% |
| 2000 | 229.26 | +17.0% |
| 2001 | 112.12 | -51.1% |
| 2002 | 82.77 | -26.2% |
| 2003 | 16.9 | -79.6% |
| 2004 | 161.43 | +855.3% |
| 2005 | 54.25 | -66.4% |
| 2006 | 71.25 | +31.3% |
| 2007 | 36.15 | -49.3% |
| 2008 | 38.55 | +6.6% |
| 2009 | 298.75 | +674.9% |
| 2010 | 39.45 | -86.8% |
| 2011 | 83.42 | +111.5% |
| 2012 | 133.6 | +60.2% |
| 2013 | 161.41 | +20.8% |
| 2014 | 16.26 | -89.9% |
| 2015 | 34.08 | +109.6% |
| 2016 | 187.2 | +449.4% |
| 2017 | 166.45 | -11.1% |
| 2018 | 120.37 | -27.7% |
| 2019 | 169.34 | +40.7% |
| 2020 | 220.49 | +30.2% |
| 2021 | 635.3 | +188.1% |
| 2022 | 18.15 | -97.1% |
| 2023 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2024 | 473.39 | — |
| 2025 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2026 | 22.74 | — |
Romania compared with similar countries
- Romania's 22.74 is below the median for high income countries, which is 32.28, 70% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Romania's 22.74 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 36.22, 63% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Reported Social Unrest Index in Romania 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | +855.3% | 16.9 | 161.43 |
| 2009 | +674.9% | 38.55 | 298.75 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 114.63 | 0 | 243.38 | 10 |
| 2000s | 110.14 | 16.9 | 298.75 | 10 |
| 2010s | 111.16 | 16.26 | 187.2 | 10 |
| 2020s | 195.72 | 0 | 635.3 | 7 |
Countries ranked near Romania
More economy & growth data for Romania
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 3.82 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 3.5 Percent per annum (2029)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0042 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, per capita 95.24 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 0.0087 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDR Allocation, US dollar, per capita 195.91 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 Romania?
- Reported social unrest index in Romania was 22.74 in 2026, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest reported social unrest index recorded in Romania?
- The highest recorded value was 635.3 in 2021.
- What is the lowest reported social unrest index recorded in Romania?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1994.
- How does Romania rank for reported social unrest index?
- Romania ranks 69th out of 133 countries with data for 2026.
- Is reported social unrest index rising or falling in Romania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 87.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Romania 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.