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Reported Social Unrest Index in Switzerland

Switzerland: Reported Social Unrest Index was 0 in 2026. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2026)
0
World rank
75th
of 133 countries
All-time high
448.23
in 2019
All-time low
0
in 1990
Years of data
37
1990–2026

Reported Social Unrest Index in Switzerland, 1990–2026

01002003004001990200820261990: 01991: 01992: 01993: 01994: 01995: 2121996: 921997: 01998: 80.41999: 02000: 371.52001: 60.62002: 62.62003: 63.92004: 67.82005: 02006: 02007: 68.32008: 02009: 301.22010: 447.52011: 63.12012: 224.52013: 122.12014: 61.52015: 64.42016: 02017: 02018: 325.12019: 448.22020: 02021: 02022: 02023: 02024: 02025: 02026: 0

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

In 2026, reported social unrest index in Switzerland stood at 0. That is the lowest value across all 37 years on record.

Over the whole period, reported social unrest index in Switzerland peaked at 448.23 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1990.

Switzerland ranks 75th 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 Switzerland, year by year

Year Value Change
1990 0 —
1991 0 —
1992 0 —
1993 0 —
1994 0 —
1995 212.04 —
1996 92.03 -56.6%
1997 0 -100.0%
1998 80.39 —
1999 0 -100.0%
2000 371.54 —
2001 60.57 -83.7%
2002 62.6 +3.3%
2003 63.9 +2.1%
2004 67.82 +6.1%
2005 0 -100.0%
2006 0 —
2007 68.35 —
2008 0 -100.0%
2009 301.24 —
2010 447.49 +48.5%
2011 63.09 -85.9%
2012 224.53 +255.9%
2013 122.07 -45.6%
2014 61.48 -49.6%
2015 64.43 +4.8%
2016 0 -100.0%
2017 0 —
2018 325.11 —
2019 448.23 +37.9%
2020 0 -100.0%
2021 0 —
2022 0 —
2023 0 —
2024 0 —
2025 0 —
2026 0 —

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 38.45 0 212.04 10
2000s 99.6 0 371.54 10
2010s 175.64 0 448.23 10
2020s 0 0 0 7

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Frequently asked questions

What is reported social unrest index in Switzerland?
Reported social unrest index in Switzerland was 0 in 2026, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest reported social unrest index recorded in Switzerland?
The highest recorded value was 448.23 in 2019.
What is the lowest reported social unrest index recorded in Switzerland?
The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1990.
How does Switzerland rank for reported social unrest index?
Switzerland ranks 75th out of 133 countries with data for 2026.
Where does this Switzerland 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
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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 “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.