Reported Social Unrest Index in Spain

Spain: Reported Social Unrest Index was 73.1 in 2026. β—† Volatile

Latest (2026)
73.1
Change on year
up 202.7%
World rank
42nd
of 133 countries
All-time high
453.53
in 2019
All-time low
0
in 1991
Years of data
37
1990–2026

Reported Social Unrest Index in Spain, 1990–2026

01002003004005001990200820261990: 18.41991: 01992: 01993: 71.21994: 01995: 45.11996: 117.31997: 59.41998: 102.51999: 8.72000: 35.12001: 85.82002: 62.12003: 9.12004: 19.22005: 38.72006: 19.12007: 48.42008: 103.32009: 21.32010: 1692011: 268.12012: 87.52013: 1472014: 612015: 355.92016: 45.62017: 346.72018: 285.52019: 453.52020: 72.72021: 27.62022: 9.72023: 102024: 112025: 24.12026: 73.1

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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 39 Uganda 93.24 compare
  2. 40 China, People's Republic of 91.37 compare
  3. 41 India 85.58 compare
  4. 43 Singapore 71 compare
  5. 44 South Africa 65.85 compare
  6. 45 Bangladesh 65.75 compare

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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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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.