Which has higher communications (c), South Africa or United Kingdom?

United Kingdom, 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?

7.11, with United Kingdom ahead.

How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and United Kingdom?

12 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2018.

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.

South Africa vs United Kingdom: Communications (C) (Index)

South Africa

123.28

in 2018

United Kingdom

130.39

in 2018

South Africa rank

22nd

United Kingdom rank

19th

Communications (C) (Index) over time

South Africa
United Kingdom

How they compare

United Kingdom currently reports 130.39 against 123.28 in South Africa, a difference of 7.11.

That makes United Kingdom'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 ahead.

South Africa ranks 22nd and United Kingdom ranks 19th of 47 countries.

United Kingdom has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade	South Africa	United Kingdom	Difference	Ahead
2000s	100	100	0	—
2010s	113.35	115.4	2.05	United Kingdom

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher communications (c), South Africa or United Kingdom?: United Kingdom, 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?: 7.11, with United Kingdom ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and United Kingdom?: 12 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2018.
How do South Africa and United Kingdom rank globally for communications (c)?: South Africa ranks 22nd and United Kingdom 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: 19 August 2026

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).