Reported Social Unrest Index in Ukraine
Ukraine: Reported Social Unrest Index was 34.13 in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Reported Social Unrest Index in Ukraine, 1990–2026
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.
Reported Social Unrest Index in Ukraine, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 0 | — |
| 1991 | 5.42 | — |
| 1992 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1993 | 4.98 | — |
| 1994 | 8.74 | +75.3% |
| 1995 | 8.41 | -3.7% |
| 1996 | 7.3 | -13.2% |
| 1997 | 9.98 | +36.6% |
| 1998 | 28.71 | +187.8% |
| 1999 | 9.8 | -65.9% |
| 2000 | 86 | +777.2% |
| 2001 | 16.82 | -80.4% |
| 2002 | 57.13 | +239.6% |
| 2003 | 38.03 | -33.4% |
| 2004 | 799.3 | +2001.6% |
| 2005 | 89.55 | -88.8% |
| 2006 | 42.76 | -52.2% |
| 2007 | 100.35 | +134.7% |
| 2008 | 28.92 | -71.2% |
| 2009 | 20.92 | -27.7% |
| 2010 | 35.51 | +69.8% |
| 2011 | 82.61 | +132.6% |
| 2012 | 51.23 | -38.0% |
| 2013 | 1,809 | +3431.4% |
| 2014 | 139.06 | -92.3% |
| 2015 | 104.81 | -24.6% |
| 2016 | 33.2 | -68.3% |
| 2017 | 183.15 | +451.7% |
| 2018 | 113.53 | -38.0% |
| 2019 | 132.12 | +16.4% |
| 2020 | 53.44 | -59.6% |
| 2021 | 4,563 | +8437.4% |
| 2022 | 111.66 | -97.6% |
| 2023 | 44.9 | -59.8% |
| 2024 | 86.47 | +92.6% |
| 2025 | 37.21 | -57.0% |
| 2026 | 34.13 | -8.3% |
Ukraine compared with similar countries
- Ukraine's 34.13 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 25.34, 1.3× the median. (35 countries reporting)
- Ukraine's 34.13 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 36.22, 94% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Reported Social Unrest Index in Ukraine changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | +8437.4% | 53.44 | 4,563 |
| 2013 | +3431.4% | 51.23 | 1,809 |
| 2004 | +2001.6% | 38.03 | 799.3 |
| 2000 | +777.2% | 9.8 | 86 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
More economy & growth data for Ukraine
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 4.93 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 4.2 Percent per annum (2029)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, annual growth rate -8 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.057 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, per capita 313.39 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 0.0207 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDR Allocation, US dollar, per capita 113.75 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 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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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.