Reported Social Unrest Index in Serbia
Serbia: Reported Social Unrest Index was 38.31 in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Reported Social Unrest Index in Serbia, 1990–2026
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
Serbia recorded 38.31 for reported social unrest index in 2026.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.9% on the previous year and up 33.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported social unrest index in Serbia peaked at 2,323 in 1996 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1991.
Serbia ranks 56th 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 Serbia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 57.75 | — |
| 1991 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1992 | 0 | — |
| 1993 | 0 | — |
| 1994 | 0 | — |
| 1995 | 15.74 | — |
| 1996 | 2,323 | +14656.6% |
| 1997 | 149.3 | -93.6% |
| 1998 | 214.85 | +43.9% |
| 1999 | 467.69 | +117.7% |
| 2000 | 174.68 | -62.6% |
| 2001 | 89.92 | -48.5% |
| 2002 | 65.06 | -27.7% |
| 2003 | 9.49 | -85.4% |
| 2004 | 40.28 | +324.6% |
| 2005 | 10.15 | -74.8% |
| 2006 | 80 | +688.0% |
| 2007 | 81.18 | +1.5% |
| 2008 | 64.93 | -20.0% |
| 2009 | 22.36 | -65.6% |
| 2010 | 44.29 | +98.1% |
| 2011 | 56.2 | +26.9% |
| 2012 | 150.01 | +166.9% |
| 2013 | 45.31 | -69.8% |
| 2014 | 36.51 | -19.4% |
| 2015 | 38.26 | +4.8% |
| 2016 | 28.66 | -25.1% |
| 2017 | 20.77 | -27.6% |
| 2018 | 106.19 | +411.4% |
| 2019 | 85.56 | -19.4% |
| 2020 | 9.52 | -88.9% |
| 2021 | 626.58 | +6480.2% |
| 2022 | 142.66 | -77.2% |
| 2023 | 178.5 | +25.1% |
| 2024 | 11.56 | -93.5% |
| 2025 | 37.97 | +228.6% |
| 2026 | 38.31 | +0.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 322.81 | 0 | 2,323 | 10 |
| 2000s | 63.81 | 9.49 | 174.68 | 10 |
| 2010s | 61.18 | 20.77 | 150.01 | 10 |
| 2020s | 149.3 | 9.52 | 626.58 | 7 |
Countries ranked near Serbia
More economy & growth data for Serbia
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 4.7 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 4 Percent per annum (2029)
- Net primary income (Net income from abroad) (current LCU), annual -6.91 % change on previous year (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current US$), annual growth rate 8.7 % change on previous year (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.1467 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current US$), per capita 2,239 current US$ per person (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current LCU), annual growth rate 4.45 % change on previous year (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current LCU), per unit of GDP 15.25 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current LCU), per capita 232,771 current LCU per person (2025)
- Special drawing rights per domestic currency (End-of-period (EoP)) 0.0073 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported social unrest index in Serbia?
- Reported social unrest index in Serbia was 38.31 in 2026, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest reported social unrest index recorded in Serbia?
- The highest recorded value was 2,323 in 1996.
- What is the lowest reported social unrest index recorded in Serbia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1991.
- How does Serbia rank for reported social unrest index?
- Serbia ranks 56th out of 133 countries with data for 2026.
- Is reported social unrest index rising or falling in Serbia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 33.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Serbia 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.