Allianz has released its fifth annual Social Resilience Index, revealing a modest uptick in global resilience from 47.4 in 2024 to 47.9 in 2025. The index, which evaluates 171 countries on economic, institutional, and social frameworks, found that easing inflation, greater currency stability, and improved governance in several regions drove the gains. Nordic nations Finland, Denmark, and Iceland continue to lead the rankings.
Despite the improvement, significant disparities persist. High-income economies average a score of 70.5 out of 100, while Africa (34.4) and Latin America (44.2) trail considerably. The report warns that escalating Middle East conflict could destabilize societies through energy price shocks, with Europe particularly exposed due to its reliance on imported energy. Countries such as Vietnam, Thailand, and Morocco face compounded risk from low resilience and high dependence on food and fuel imports.
The index also highlights a paradox among mid-resilience nations, including the Czech Republic, Hungary, Italy, the United States, and Japan, where prosperity coexists with rising polarization and policy volatility. These countries accounted for 70% of global strikes, riots, and civil unrest events between 2020 and 2025. Allianz said its Power of Unity program aims to address these divisions by fostering dialogue and rebuilding trust in societal institutions.