Reported Social Unrest Index in Ukraine

Ukraine: Reported Social Unrest Index was 34.13 in 2026. β—† Volatile

Latest (2026)
34.13
Change on year
down 8.3%
World rank
59th
of 133 countries
All-time high
4,563
in 2021
All-time low
0
in 1990
Years of data
37
1990–2026

Reported Social Unrest Index in Ukraine, 1990–2026

01.0k2.0k3.0k4.0k5.0k1990200820261990: 01991: 5.41992: 01993: 51994: 8.71995: 8.41996: 7.31997: 101998: 28.71999: 9.82000: 862001: 16.82002: 57.12003: 382004: 799.32005: 89.52006: 42.82007: 100.32008: 28.92009: 20.92010: 35.52011: 82.62012: 51.22013: 1.8k2014: 139.12015: 104.82016: 33.22017: 183.22018: 113.52019: 132.12020: 53.42021: 4.6k2022: 111.72023: 44.92024: 86.52025: 37.22026: 34.1

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

Ukraine recorded 34.13 for reported social unrest index in 2026.

That represents a change of down 8.3% on the previous year and up 2.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, reported social unrest index in Ukraine peaked at 4,563 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1990.

That places Ukraine 59th out of 133 countries with data for 2026, putting it 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 8.33 0 28.71 10
2000s 127.98 16.82 799.3 10
2010s 268.44 33.2 1,809 10
2020s 704.35 34.13 4,563 7

Countries ranked near Ukraine

  1. 56 Serbia 38.31 compare
  2. 57 Canada 38.29 compare
  3. 58 Iran, Islamic Republic of 36.98 compare
  4. 60 Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of 29.31 compare
  5. 61 Saudi Arabia 26.28 compare
  6. 62 Argentina 25.69 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is reported social unrest index in Ukraine?
Reported social unrest index in Ukraine was 34.13 in 2026, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest reported social unrest index recorded in Ukraine?
The highest recorded value was 4,563 in 2021.
What is the lowest reported social unrest index recorded in Ukraine?
The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1990.
How does Ukraine rank for reported social unrest index?
Ukraine ranks 59th out of 133 countries with data for 2026.
Is reported social unrest index rising or falling in Ukraine?
Over the last ten years it is up 2.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Ukraine 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.