Reported Social Unrest Index in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Reported Social Unrest Index was 294.76 in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Reported Social Unrest Index in United Arab Emirates, 1990–2026
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
United Arab Emirates recorded 294.76 for reported social unrest index in 2026.
The figure is up 202.7% on the previous year and up 98.7% over five years.
Over the whole period, reported social unrest index in United Arab Emirates peaked at 727.16 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1990.
That places United Arab Emirates 11th out of 133 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Reported Social Unrest Index in United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 0 | — |
| 1991 | 0 | — |
| 1992 | 0 | — |
| 1993 | 0 | — |
| 1994 | 0 | — |
| 1995 | 0 | — |
| 1996 | 0 | — |
| 1997 | 0 | — |
| 1998 | 183.7 | — |
| 1999 | 141.13 | -23.2% |
| 2000 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2001 | 69.2 | — |
| 2002 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2003 | 0 | — |
| 2004 | 0 | — |
| 2005 | 78.13 | — |
| 2006 | 76.95 | -1.5% |
| 2007 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2008 | 0 | — |
| 2009 | 86.04 | — |
| 2010 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2011 | 216.23 | — |
| 2012 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2013 | 69.73 | — |
| 2014 | 140.48 | +101.5% |
| 2015 | 220.82 | +57.2% |
| 2016 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2017 | 159.8 | — |
| 2018 | 148.57 | -7.0% |
| 2019 | 146.31 | -1.5% |
| 2020 | 512.92 | +250.6% |
| 2021 | 148.35 | -71.1% |
| 2022 | 627.32 | +322.8% |
| 2023 | 727.16 | +15.9% |
| 2024 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2025 | 97.38 | — |
| 2026 | 294.76 | +202.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 32.48 | 0 | 183.7 | 10 |
| 2000s | 31.03 | 0 | 86.04 | 10 |
| 2010s | 110.19 | 0 | 220.82 | 10 |
| 2020s | 343.99 | 0 | 727.16 | 7 |
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More economy & growth data for United Arab Emirates
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 3.85 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 4.54 Percent per annum (2029)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), annual growth rate 5.72 % change on previous year (2024)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), per unit of GDP 1.03 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), per capita 51,554 current US$ per person (2024)
- GNI (current US$), annual growth rate 5.79 % change on previous year (2024)
- GNI (current US$), per unit of GDP 1.03 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- GNI (current US$), per capita 51,731 current US$ per person (2024)
- GNI (current LCU), annual growth rate 5.79 % change on previous year (2024)
- GNI (current LCU), per unit of GDP 3.78 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported social unrest index in United Arab Emirates?
- Reported social unrest index in United Arab Emirates was 294.76 in 2026, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest reported social unrest index recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 727.16 in 2023.
- What is the lowest reported social unrest index recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1990.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for reported social unrest index?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 11th out of 133 countries with data for 2026.
- Where does this United Arab Emirates 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.