Reported Social Unrest Index in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Reported Social Unrest Index was 397.09 in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Reported Social Unrest Index in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 1990–2026
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland recorded 397.09 for reported social unrest index in 2026.
The figure is up 240.5% on the previous year and up 56.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported social unrest index in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland peaked at 755.21 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1990.
That places United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 7th 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 Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 0 | — |
| 1991 | 0 | — |
| 1992 | 23.73 | — |
| 1993 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1994 | 0 | — |
| 1995 | 0 | — |
| 1996 | 0 | — |
| 1997 | 0 | — |
| 1998 | 68.74 | — |
| 1999 | 52.81 | -23.2% |
| 2000 | 21.18 | -59.9% |
| 2001 | 10.36 | -51.1% |
| 2002 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2003 | 10.93 | — |
| 2004 | 34.8 | +218.4% |
| 2005 | 46.78 | +34.4% |
| 2006 | 46.07 | -1.5% |
| 2007 | 46.75 | +1.5% |
| 2008 | 49.86 | +6.6% |
| 2009 | 25.76 | -48.3% |
| 2010 | 89.28 | +246.6% |
| 2011 | 755.21 | +745.9% |
| 2012 | 95.99 | -87.3% |
| 2013 | 114.81 | +19.6% |
| 2014 | 84.11 | -26.7% |
| 2015 | 44.07 | -47.6% |
| 2016 | 253.12 | +474.3% |
| 2017 | 310.95 | +22.8% |
| 2018 | 289.11 | -7.0% |
| 2019 | 503.72 | +74.2% |
| 2020 | 197.42 | -60.8% |
| 2021 | 233.17 | +18.1% |
| 2022 | 93.9 | -59.7% |
| 2023 | 96.75 | +3.0% |
| 2024 | 279.5 | +188.9% |
| 2025 | 116.61 | -58.3% |
| 2026 | 397.09 | +240.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 14.53 | 0 | 68.74 | 10 |
| 2000s | 29.25 | 0 | 49.86 | 10 |
| 2010s | 254.04 | 44.07 | 755.21 | 10 |
| 2020s | 202.06 | 93.9 | 397.09 | 7 |
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- GNI (current LCU), annual growth rate 5.52 % change on previous year (2025)
- GNI (current LCU), per unit of GDP 0.7548 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GNI (current LCU), per capita 43,477 current LCU per person (2025)
- Net primary income (Net income from abroad) (current US$), annual 53.1 % change on previous year (2024)
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- Taxes less subsidies on products (current US$), annual growth rate 8.36 % change on previous year (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.0977 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current US$), per capita 5,629 current US$ per person (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is reported social unrest index in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Reported social unrest index in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland was 397.09 in 2026, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest reported social unrest index recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 755.21 in 2011.
- What is the lowest reported social unrest index recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1990.
- How does United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank for reported social unrest index?
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 7th out of 133 countries with data for 2026.
- Is reported social unrest index rising or falling in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 56.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 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.