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

United States, at 138.09 against 130.39 in United Kingdom as of 2018.

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

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.

United Kingdom vs United States: Communications (C)

United Kingdom

130.39

in 2018

United States

138.09

in 2018

United Kingdom rank

19th

United States rank

17th

Communications (C) over time

United Kingdom
United States

How they compare

United States currently reports 138.09 against 130.39 in United Kingdom, a difference of 7.7.

That makes United States's figure about 1.1 times United Kingdom's.

Across all 12 years both countries report, United States has been ahead every year.

United Kingdom ranks 19th and United States ranks 17th of 47 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade	United Kingdom	United States	Difference	Ahead
2000s	100	100	0	—
2010s	115.4	127.26	11.86	United States

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher communications (c), United Kingdom or United States?: United States, at 138.09 against 130.39 in United Kingdom as of 2018.
What is the difference in communications (c) between United Kingdom and United States?: 7.7, with United States ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for United Kingdom and United States?: 12 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2018.
How do United Kingdom and United States rank globally for communications (c)?: United Kingdom ranks 19th and United States ranks 17th 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).