Riftrate · March 2022
World tension in March 2022
In March 2022, Riftrate averaged 96.0 (Crisis), up 11.9 points from February 2022. It peaked at 99.8 on 2 March 2022 and was lowest at 86.3 on 31 March 2022.
Average96.0Crisis
High99.82 March 2022
Low86.331 March 2022
Change vs February▲ +11.9average to average
The signals this monthmonthly average, 0 = calm, 100 = tense
| Signal | Average | vs Feb |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic unrest | 88 | ▲ +25.3 |
| Terrorism & mass violence | 98 | ▲ +20.1 |
| Media tone | 71 | ▲ +20.0 |
| War & military | 99 | ▲ +12.4 |
| Economic coercion | 100 | ▲ +10.2 |
| Diplomatic rupture | 98 | ▲ +7.9 |
| Escalation momentum | 66 | ▲ +6.4 |
| Geopolitical risk (GPR) | 100 | ▲ +1.7 |
March 2022 in context
By its average, March 2022 was the tensest month since March 2018. Riftrate spent 31 of its 31 days in Tension or Crisis and 0 in Easing or Complacency. That is 36.9 points higher than in March 2021 (59.0). The countries whose news was most about armed violence: Gaza and the West Bank (19.9%), Myanmar (19.3%), Yemen (17.2%). Also this month: US bans Russian oil imports (8 March 2022).
Day by day
| Day | Riftrate | Zone | Day change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2022 | 86.3 | Crisis | ▼ −1.3 |
| 30 March 2022 | 87.6 | Crisis | ▼ −1.3 |
| 29 March 2022 | 88.9 | Crisis | ▼ −1.5 |
| 28 March 2022 | 90.4 | Crisis | ▼ −1.0 |
| 27 March 2022 | 91.4 | Crisis | ▼ −0.8 |
| 26 March 2022 | 92.2 | Crisis | ▼ −0.4 |
| 25 March 2022 | 92.6 | Crisis | ▼ −0.3 |
| 24 March 2022 | 92.9 | Crisis | ▼ −0.3 |
| 23 March 2022 | 93.2 | Crisis | ▼ −0.5 |
| 22 March 2022 | 93.7 | Crisis | ▼ −1.2 |
| 21 March 2022 | 94.9 | Crisis | ▼ −1.3 |
| 20 March 2022 | 96.2 | Crisis | ▼ −1.3 |
| 19 March 2022 | 97.4 | Crisis | ▼ −0.5 |
| 18 March 2022 | 97.9 | Crisis | ▼ −0.2 |
| 17 March 2022 | 98.1 | Crisis | 0.0 |
| 16 March 2022 | 98.1 | Crisis | 0.0 |
| 15 March 2022 | 98.1 | Crisis | ▲ +0.3 |
| 14 March 2022 | 97.9 | Crisis | ▲ +0.2 |
| 13 March 2022 | 97.7 | Crisis | ▲ +0.2 |
| 12 March 2022 | 97.4 | Crisis | ▼ −0.4 |
| 11 March 2022 | 97.9 | Crisis | ▼ −0.5 |
| 10 March 2022 | 98.4 | Crisis | ▼ −0.5 |
| 9 March 2022 | 98.8 | Crisis | ▼ −0.3 |
| 8 March 2022 | 99.2 | Crisis | ▼ −0.2 |
| 7 March 2022 | 99.3 | Crisis | ▼ −0.1 |
| 6 March 2022 | 99.4 | Crisis | ▼ −0.1 |
| 5 March 2022 | 99.5 | Crisis | ▼ −0.1 |
| 4 March 2022 | 99.7 | Crisis | ▼ −0.1 |
| 3 March 2022 | 99.8 | Crisis | 0.0 |
| 2 March 2022 | 99.8 | Crisis | ▲ +0.1 |
| 1 March 2022 | 99.7 | Crisis | ▲ +0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
How tense was the world in March 2022?
Riftrate, the index of world tension from 0 (calm) to 100 (crisis), averaged 96.0 (Crisis) in March 2022: the tensest month since March 2018.
What was the tensest day of March 2022?
2 March 2022, when Riftrate read 99.8 (Crisis).
Which countries were most tense in March 2022?
Gaza and the West Bank (19.9% of its news about armed violence), Myanmar (19.3% of its news about armed violence), Yemen (17.2% of its news about armed violence).