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Reported Social Unrest Index in Zambia

Zambia: Reported Social Unrest Index was 0 in 2026. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2026)
0
Change on year
down 100.0%
World rank
75th
of 133 countries
All-time high
1,162
in 2001
All-time low
0
in 1990
Years of data
37
1990–2026

Reported Social Unrest Index in Zambia, 1990–2026

02505007501.0k1.2k1990200820261990: 01991: 01992: 01993: 01994: 01995: 451.91996: 01997: 8931998: 01999: 02000: 1322001: 1.2k2002: 133.42003: 02004: 02005: 02006: 02007: 02008: 02009: 02010: 02011: 02012: 239.32013: 02014: 1312015: 137.32016: 02017: 02018: 02019: 409.42020: 02021: 02022: 146.32023: 02024: 02025: 181.72026: 0

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

Zambia recorded 0 for reported social unrest index in 2026. That is the lowest value across all 37 years on record.

The figure is down 100.0% on the previous year.

Over the whole period, reported social unrest index in Zambia peaked at 1,162 in 2001 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1990.

Zambia ranks 75th 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 134.49 0 893 10
2000s 142.72 0 1,162 10
2010s 91.7 0 409.42 10
2020s 46.85 0 181.67 7

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Frequently asked questions

What is reported social unrest index in Zambia?
Reported social unrest index in Zambia was 0 in 2026, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest reported social unrest index recorded in Zambia?
The highest recorded value was 1,162 in 2001.
What is the lowest reported social unrest index recorded in Zambia?
The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1990.
How does Zambia rank for reported social unrest index?
Zambia ranks 75th out of 133 countries with data for 2026.
Where does this Zambia 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
Last refreshed

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.