Reported Social Unrest Index in Türkiye
Türkiye: Reported Social Unrest Index was 127.32 in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Reported Social Unrest Index in Türkiye, 1990–2026
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2026, reported social unrest index in Türkiye stood at 127.32.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 86.3% on the previous year and up 0.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported social unrest index in Türkiye peaked at 670.15 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1990.
Türkiye ranks 30th 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.
Reported Social Unrest Index in Türkiye, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 0 | — |
| 1991 | 0 | — |
| 1992 | 0 | — |
| 1993 | 7.75 | — |
| 1994 | 27.17 | +250.7% |
| 1995 | 32.7 | +20.4% |
| 1996 | 5.68 | -82.6% |
| 1997 | 15.51 | +173.2% |
| 1998 | 94.22 | +507.6% |
| 1999 | 26.67 | -71.7% |
| 2000 | 152.79 | +472.9% |
| 2001 | 14.94 | -90.2% |
| 2002 | 27.03 | +80.9% |
| 2003 | 3.94 | -85.4% |
| 2004 | 25.1 | +536.9% |
| 2005 | 16.87 | -32.8% |
| 2006 | 54.01 | +220.1% |
| 2007 | 12.65 | -76.6% |
| 2008 | 8.99 | -28.9% |
| 2009 | 60.39 | +571.6% |
| 2010 | 23 | -61.9% |
| 2011 | 143.99 | +525.9% |
| 2012 | 169.66 | +17.8% |
| 2013 | 670.15 | +295.0% |
| 2014 | 231.34 | -65.5% |
| 2015 | 154.99 | -33.0% |
| 2016 | 127.03 | -18.0% |
| 2017 | 129.41 | +1.9% |
| 2018 | 228.62 | +76.7% |
| 2019 | 177.74 | -22.3% |
| 2020 | 150.34 | -15.4% |
| 2021 | 160.2 | +6.6% |
| 2022 | 228.62 | +42.7% |
| 2023 | 78.52 | -65.7% |
| 2024 | 148.83 | +89.5% |
| 2025 | 68.35 | -54.1% |
| 2026 | 127.32 | +86.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 20.97 | 0 | 94.22 | 10 |
| 2000s | 37.67 | 3.94 | 152.79 | 10 |
| 2010s | 205.59 | 23 | 670.15 | 10 |
| 2020s | 137.45 | 68.35 | 228.62 | 7 |
Countries ranked near Türkiye
- 27 United States of America 158.11 compare
- 28 Republic of Moldova 156.07 compare
- 29 Madagascar 143.29 compare
- 31 Lithuania 123.38 compare
- 32 Afghanistan 109.86 compare
- 33 Pakistan 105.92 compare
More economy & growth data for Türkiye
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), annual growth rate 21.85 % change on previous year (2025)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.8763 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), per capita 16,299 current US$ per person (2025)
- GNI (current US$), annual growth rate 17.41 % change on previous year (2025)
- GNI (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.9854 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GNI (current US$), per capita 18,328 current US$ per person (2025)
- GNI (current LCU), annual growth rate 41.2 % change on previous year (2025)
- GNI (current LCU), per unit of GDP 38.88 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GNI (current LCU), per capita 723,151 current LCU per person (2025)
- Net primary income (Net income from abroad) (current US$), annual -25.85 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported social unrest index in Türkiye?
- Reported social unrest index in Türkiye was 127.32 in 2026, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest reported social unrest index recorded in Türkiye?
- The highest recorded value was 670.15 in 2013.
- What is the lowest reported social unrest index recorded in Türkiye?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1990.
- How does Türkiye rank for reported social unrest index?
- Türkiye ranks 30th out of 133 countries with data for 2026.
- Is reported social unrest index rising or falling in Türkiye?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Türkiye 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.