Reported Social Unrest Index in Spain
Spain: Reported Social Unrest Index was 73.1 in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Reported Social Unrest Index in Spain, 1990–2026
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2026, reported social unrest index in Spain stood at 73.1.
That represents a change of up 202.7% on the previous year and up 60.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported social unrest index in Spain peaked at 453.53 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1991.
Spain ranks 42nd 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 Spain, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 18.37 | — |
| 1991 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1992 | 0 | — |
| 1993 | 71.17 | — |
| 1994 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1995 | 45.06 | — |
| 1996 | 117.33 | +160.4% |
| 1997 | 59.35 | -49.4% |
| 1998 | 102.49 | +72.7% |
| 1999 | 8.75 | -91.5% |
| 2000 | 35.09 | +301.0% |
| 2001 | 85.8 | +144.5% |
| 2002 | 62.07 | -27.7% |
| 2003 | 9.05 | -85.4% |
| 2004 | 19.22 | +112.3% |
| 2005 | 38.75 | +101.7% |
| 2006 | 19.08 | -50.8% |
| 2007 | 48.41 | +153.7% |
| 2008 | 103.26 | +113.3% |
| 2009 | 21.34 | -79.3% |
| 2010 | 169.04 | +692.3% |
| 2011 | 268.1 | +58.6% |
| 2012 | 87.47 | -67.4% |
| 2013 | 146.98 | +68.0% |
| 2014 | 60.97 | -58.5% |
| 2015 | 355.93 | +483.8% |
| 2016 | 45.58 | -87.2% |
| 2017 | 346.73 | +660.7% |
| 2018 | 285.54 | -17.6% |
| 2019 | 453.53 | +58.8% |
| 2020 | 72.68 | -84.0% |
| 2021 | 27.59 | -62.0% |
| 2022 | 9.72 | -64.8% |
| 2023 | 10.02 | +3.0% |
| 2024 | 11.03 | +10.1% |
| 2025 | 24.15 | +119.0% |
| 2026 | 73.1 | +202.7% |
Spain compared with similar countries
- Spain's 73.1 is above the median for high income countries, which is 32.28, 2.3× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Spain's 73.1 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 36.22, 2.0× the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 42.25 | 0 | 117.33 | 10 |
| 2000s | 44.21 | 9.05 | 103.26 | 10 |
| 2010s | 221.99 | 45.58 | 453.53 | 10 |
| 2020s | 32.61 | 9.72 | 73.1 | 7 |
Countries ranked near Spain
More economy & growth data for Spain
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.77 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 1.62 Percent per annum (2029)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, annual growth rate -2.58 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0037 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, per capita 142.7 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 0.0086 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDR Allocation, US dollar, per capita 332.06 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 Spain?
- Reported social unrest index in Spain was 73.1 in 2026, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest reported social unrest index recorded in Spain?
- The highest recorded value was 453.53 in 2019.
- What is the lowest reported social unrest index recorded in Spain?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1991.
- How does Spain rank for reported social unrest index?
- Spain ranks 42nd out of 133 countries with data for 2026.
- Is reported social unrest index rising or falling in Spain?
- Over the last ten years it is up 60.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Spain 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.