Reported Social Unrest Index in Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of
Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of: Reported Social Unrest Index was 29.31 in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Reported Social Unrest Index in Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of, 1990–2026
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for reported social unrest index in Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of is 29.31, measured in 2026.
The figure is down 91.2% on the previous year and down 78.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported social unrest index in Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of peaked at 512.02 in 2002 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1990.
Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of ranks 60th of 133 countries on this measure, 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 Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 0 | — |
| 1991 | 0 | — |
| 1992 | 47.3 | — |
| 1993 | 21.4 | -54.8% |
| 1994 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1995 | 18.07 | — |
| 1996 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1997 | 0 | — |
| 1998 | 34.25 | — |
| 1999 | 47.36 | +38.3% |
| 2000 | 31.66 | -33.2% |
| 2001 | 67.09 | +111.9% |
| 2002 | 512.02 | +663.2% |
| 2003 | 81.67 | -84.1% |
| 2004 | 80.9 | -0.9% |
| 2005 | 87.4 | +8.0% |
| 2006 | 166.43 | +90.4% |
| 2007 | 320.3 | +92.4% |
| 2008 | 55.9 | -82.5% |
| 2009 | 19.25 | -65.6% |
| 2010 | 101.68 | +428.2% |
| 2011 | 21.5 | -78.9% |
| 2012 | 153.05 | +611.8% |
| 2013 | 78.01 | -49.0% |
| 2014 | 193.83 | +148.5% |
| 2015 | 505.02 | +160.6% |
| 2016 | 137.08 | -72.9% |
| 2017 | 196.64 | +43.4% |
| 2018 | 44.32 | -77.5% |
| 2019 | 130.94 | +195.4% |
| 2020 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2021 | 11.06 | — |
| 2022 | 76.02 | +587.1% |
| 2023 | 48.21 | -36.6% |
| 2024 | 46.42 | -3.7% |
| 2025 | 334.08 | +619.7% |
| 2026 | 29.31 | -91.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 16.84 | 0 | 47.36 | 10 |
| 2000s | 142.26 | 19.25 | 512.02 | 10 |
| 2010s | 156.21 | 21.5 | 505.02 | 10 |
| 2020s | 77.87 | 0 | 334.08 | 7 |
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More economy & growth data for Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.36 Percent per annum (2025)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 3.19 Percent per annum (2025)
- GNI (current LCU), annual growth rate 224.21 % change on previous year (2025)
- GNI (current LCU), per unit of GDP 162.8 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GNI (current LCU), per capita 568,964 current LCU per person (2025)
- Net primary income (Net income from abroad) (current US$), annual -260 % change on previous year (2025)
- Net primary income (Net income from abroad) (current LCU), annual -743.07 % change on previous year (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current US$), annual growth rate -100 % change on previous year (1991)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current US$), per unit of GDP 0 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2011)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current US$), per capita 0 current US$ per person (2011)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported social unrest index in Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of?
- Reported social unrest index in Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of was 29.31 in 2026, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest reported social unrest index recorded in Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of?
- The highest recorded value was 512.02 in 2002.
- What is the lowest reported social unrest index recorded in Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1990.
- How does Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of rank for reported social unrest index?
- Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of ranks 60th out of 133 countries with data for 2026.
- Is reported social unrest index rising or falling in Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of?
- Over the last ten years it is down 78.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of 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.