South Africa vs United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Communications (C)

South Africa
123.28
in 2018
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
130.39
in 2018
South Africa rank
22nd
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank
19th

Communications (C) over time

  • South Africa
  • United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
050100150200720122018

How they compare

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland currently reports 130.39 against 123.28 in South Africa, a difference of 7.11.

That makes United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's figure about 1.1 times South Africa's.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 12 shared years of data; in 2007 it was United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ahead.

South Africa ranks 22nd and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 19th of 47 countries.

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade South Africa United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Difference Ahead
2000s 100 100 0
2010s 113.35 115.4 2.05 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher communications (c), South Africa or United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, at 130.39 against 123.28 in South Africa as of 2018.
What is the difference in communications (c) between South Africa and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
7.11, with United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
12 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2018.
How do South Africa and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank globally for communications (c)?
South Africa ranks 22nd and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 19th of 47 countries.
Where does this data come from?
International Monetary Fund, published as Communications (C) (Index). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Communications (C) (Index)
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
51 places, 582 data points, 2007–2018
Last refreshed

Monetary policy framework comprises the structures in place that enable and guide the conduct of monetary policy. In this project, we provide a multidimensional characterization of monetary policy frameworks across three pillars: Independence and Accountability, Policy and Operational Strategy, and Communications (IAPOC). This database covers 50 advanced economies, emerging markets, and low-income developing countries, from 2007 to 2018 (being extended).