Reported Social Unrest Index in United States of America
United States of America: Reported Social Unrest Index was 158.11 in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Reported Social Unrest Index in United States of America, 1990–2026
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
United States of America recorded 158.11 for reported social unrest index in 2026.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 33.9% on the previous year and up 5.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported social unrest index in United States of America peaked at 257.95 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 8.54, in 1997.
That places United States of America 27th out of 133 countries with data for 2026, putting it 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 United States of America, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 8.58 | — |
| 1991 | 9.74 | +13.4% |
| 1992 | 11.31 | +16.1% |
| 1993 | 9.59 | -15.2% |
| 1994 | 20.19 | +110.4% |
| 1995 | 24.3 | +20.4% |
| 1996 | 15.94 | -34.4% |
| 1997 | 8.54 | -46.4% |
| 1998 | 27.02 | +216.6% |
| 1999 | 18.56 | -31.3% |
| 2000 | 46.99 | +153.2% |
| 2001 | 27.45 | -41.6% |
| 2002 | 57.38 | +109.0% |
| 2003 | 18.22 | -68.2% |
| 2004 | 19 | +4.2% |
| 2005 | 50.15 | +164.0% |
| 2006 | 35.33 | -29.5% |
| 2007 | 38.29 | +8.4% |
| 2008 | 33.78 | -11.8% |
| 2009 | 43.34 | +28.3% |
| 2010 | 50.52 | +16.6% |
| 2011 | 128.84 | +155.0% |
| 2012 | 72.33 | -43.9% |
| 2013 | 72.42 | +0.1% |
| 2014 | 197.57 | +172.8% |
| 2015 | 119.1 | -39.7% |
| 2016 | 149.45 | +25.5% |
| 2017 | 214.76 | +43.7% |
| 2018 | 156.96 | -26.9% |
| 2019 | 257.95 | +64.3% |
| 2020 | 212.96 | -17.4% |
| 2021 | 188.8 | -11.3% |
| 2022 | 220.21 | +16.6% |
| 2023 | 126.78 | -42.4% |
| 2024 | 145.47 | +14.7% |
| 2025 | 118.07 | -18.8% |
| 2026 | 158.11 | +33.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 15.38 | 8.54 | 27.02 | 10 |
| 2000s | 36.99 | 18.22 | 57.38 | 10 |
| 2010s | 141.99 | 50.52 | 257.95 | 10 |
| 2020s | 167.2 | 118.07 | 220.21 | 7 |
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More economy & growth data for United States of America
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.63 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.12 Percent per annum (2029)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), annual growth rate 7.67 % change on previous year (2025)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.9864 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), per capita 88,805 current US$ per person (2025)
- GNI (current US$), annual growth rate 5.49 % change on previous year (2025)
- GNI (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.994 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GNI (current US$), per capita 89,488 current US$ per person (2025)
- GNI (current LCU), annual growth rate 5.49 % change on previous year (2025)
- GNI (current LCU), per unit of GDP 0.994 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported social unrest index in United States of America?
- Reported social unrest index in United States of America was 158.11 in 2026, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest reported social unrest index recorded in United States of America?
- The highest recorded value was 257.95 in 2019.
- What is the lowest reported social unrest index recorded in United States of America?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.54 in 1997.
- How does United States of America rank for reported social unrest index?
- United States of America ranks 27th out of 133 countries with data for 2026.
- Is reported social unrest index rising or falling in United States of America?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United States of America 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.