Reported Social Unrest Index in Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of

Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of: Reported Social Unrest Index was 29.31 in 2026. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2026)
29.31
Change on year
down 91.2%
World rank
60th
of 133 countries
All-time high
512.02
in 2002
All-time low
0
in 1990
Years of data
37
1990–2026

Reported Social Unrest Index in Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of, 1990–2026

02004006001990200820261990: 01991: 01992: 47.31993: 21.41994: 01995: 18.11996: 01997: 01998: 34.21999: 47.42000: 31.72001: 67.12002: 5122003: 81.72004: 80.92005: 87.42006: 166.42007: 320.32008: 55.92009: 19.32010: 101.72011: 21.52012: 1532013: 782014: 193.82015: 5052016: 137.12017: 196.62018: 44.32019: 130.92020: 02021: 11.12022: 762023: 48.22024: 46.42025: 334.12026: 29.3

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

Annual values for Reported Social Unrest Index in Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of, 1990 to 2026.
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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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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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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Indicator
Reported Social Unrest Index
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
133 places, 4,921 data points, 1990–2026
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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.