Reported Social Unrest Index in Rwanda

Rwanda: Reported Social Unrest Index was 159.13 in 2026. β—† Volatile

Latest (2026)
159.13
Change on year
up 0.9%
World rank
26th
of 133 countries
All-time high
1,832
in 2023
All-time low
0
in 1990
Years of data
37
1990–2026

Reported Social Unrest Index in Rwanda, 1990–2026

05001.0k1.5k2.0k1990200820261990: 01991: 01992: 01993: 01994: 01995: 392.31996: 01997: 155.11998: 148.81999: 114.32000: 114.62001: 02002: 115.82003: 02004: 02005: 02006: 249.32007: 02008: 134.92009: 02010: 02011: 02012: 02013: 02014: 02015: 953.72016: 02017: 02018: 02019: 02020: 02021: 120.12022: 5082023: 1.8k2024: 02025: 157.72026: 159.1

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

Rwanda recorded 159.13 for reported social unrest index in 2026.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.9% on the previous year and up 32.5% over five years.

Over the whole period, reported social unrest index in Rwanda peaked at 1,832 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1990.

Rwanda ranks 26th 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 81.04 0 392.34 10
2000s 61.45 0 249.26 10
2010s 95.37 0 953.65 10
2020s 396.7 0 1,832 7

Countries ranked near Rwanda

  1. 23 Australia 186.88 compare
  2. 24 Denmark 183.23 compare
  3. 25 Mexico 163.83 compare
  4. 27 United States 158.11 compare
  5. 28 Moldova, Republic of 156.07 compare
  6. 29 Madagascar, Republic of 143.29 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is reported social unrest index in Rwanda?
Reported social unrest index in Rwanda was 159.13 in 2026, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest reported social unrest index recorded in Rwanda?
The highest recorded value was 1,832 in 2023.
What is the lowest reported social unrest index recorded in Rwanda?
The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1990.
How does Rwanda rank for reported social unrest index?
Rwanda ranks 26th out of 133 countries with data for 2026.
Where does this Rwanda 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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Indicator
Reported Social Unrest Index
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
133 places, 4,921 data points, 1990–2026
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This dataset provides two measures of social unrest derived from media reports. One is the β€œA” index from the paper, and the β€œevents” 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.