Reported Social Unrest Index in Russian Federation
Russian Federation: Reported Social Unrest Index was 24.28 in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Reported Social Unrest Index in Russian Federation, 1990–2026
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2026, reported social unrest index in Russian Federation stood at 24.28.
That represents a change of down 62.2% on the previous year and down 85.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported social unrest index in Russian Federation peaked at 1,141 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 6.1, in 1990.
That places Russian Federation 67th 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 Russian Federation, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 6.1 | — |
| 1991 | 12.85 | +110.7% |
| 1992 | 22.85 | +77.8% |
| 1993 | 67.95 | +197.4% |
| 1994 | 12.95 | -80.9% |
| 1995 | 67.34 | +420.0% |
| 1996 | 21.65 | -67.9% |
| 1997 | 7.88 | -63.6% |
| 1998 | 66.19 | +739.4% |
| 1999 | 106.06 | +60.2% |
| 2000 | 88.86 | -16.2% |
| 2001 | 31.34 | -64.7% |
| 2002 | 75.1 | +139.6% |
| 2003 | 48.1 | -36.0% |
| 2004 | 110.08 | +128.9% |
| 2005 | 59.52 | -45.9% |
| 2006 | 80.81 | +35.8% |
| 2007 | 128.62 | +59.2% |
| 2008 | 126.89 | -1.4% |
| 2009 | 47.83 | -62.3% |
| 2010 | 207.02 | +332.8% |
| 2011 | 1,141 | +451.3% |
| 2012 | 260.13 | -77.2% |
| 2013 | 730.79 | +180.9% |
| 2014 | 166.32 | -77.2% |
| 2015 | 150.04 | -9.8% |
| 2016 | 171.06 | +14.0% |
| 2017 | 258.28 | +51.0% |
| 2018 | 220.26 | -14.7% |
| 2019 | 236.49 | +7.4% |
| 2020 | 173.5 | -26.6% |
| 2021 | 116.08 | -33.1% |
| 2022 | 100.1 | -13.8% |
| 2023 | 79.85 | -20.2% |
| 2024 | 186.74 | +133.9% |
| 2025 | 64.16 | -65.6% |
| 2026 | 24.28 | -62.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 39.18 | 6.1 | 106.06 | 10 |
| 2000s | 79.71 | 31.34 | 128.62 | 10 |
| 2010s | 354.16 | 150.04 | 1,141 | 10 |
| 2020s | 106.39 | 24.28 | 186.74 | 7 |
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- Net primary income (Net income from abroad) (current LCU), annual 41.05 % change on previous year (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current US$), annual growth rate 22.88 % change on previous year (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.0839 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current US$), per capita 1,498 current US$ per person (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current LCU), annual growth rate 11.08 % change on previous year (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current LCU), per unit of GDP 7.02 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current LCU), per capita 125,290 current LCU per person (2025)
- Special drawing rights per domestic currency (End-of-period (EoP)) 0.0075 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported social unrest index in Russian Federation?
- Reported social unrest index in Russian Federation was 24.28 in 2026, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest reported social unrest index recorded in Russian Federation?
- The highest recorded value was 1,141 in 2011.
- What is the lowest reported social unrest index recorded in Russian Federation?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.1 in 1990.
- How does Russian Federation rank for reported social unrest index?
- Russian Federation ranks 67th out of 133 countries with data for 2026.
- Is reported social unrest index rising or falling in Russian Federation?
- Over the last ten years it is down 85.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Russian Federation 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.