Global Protests Tracker

Interactive visualization of global protests (2017-2024) data from Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

About the Dataset

The Global Protest Tracker is a worldwide database of major antigovernment protests since 2017. It logs where and when protests occur, why they happen, how big they get, and how long they last. The dataset also captures triggers, outcomes, and whether governments respond with violence. Its definition of "significant" protests considers not just size but political context. Overall, it's a concise, up-to-date resource for understanding global patterns in unrest.

Instructions

  • Click a country on the map or select one from the dropdown.
  • Zoom in to the map to explore specific countries.
  • Uncheck "All Years" or "All Motives" to apply filters.
  • When filtered, the first number shows protests matching your filters; the second shows the country's total protests in the dataset.

Filters

Filter by Year:

Filter by Motivation:

World Map

Number of Protests

Select a Country

Total Protests: 0

Protests:

Variable Descriptions

Month: The Month when the protest began
Year: The Year in which the protest took place
Freedom Rating: Country's freedom status (Free, Partly Free, or Not Free) based on Freedom House ratings
Triggers: The immediate events or incidents that sparked the protest
Motivations: The underlying reasons and grievances driving the protest movement
Key Participants: Main groups, organizations, or demographics involved in the protest
Duration: How long the protest lasted
Outcomes: The results or consequences of the protest (policy changes, government response, etc.)
Size Category: The scale of the protest based on number of participants

Sources

Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. Global Protest Tracker