Which has higher policy formulation (po), Euro Area (EA) or United States?

United States, at 211.7 against 100 in Euro Area (EA) as of 2018.

What is the difference in policy formulation (po) between Euro Area (EA) and United States?

111.7, with United States ahead.

How many years of comparable data are there for Euro Area (EA) and United States?

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

Where does this data come from?

International Monetary Fund, published as Policy Formulation (PO) (Index). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

Euro Area (EA) vs United States: Policy Formulation (PO)

Euro Area (EA)

100

in 2018

United States

211.7

in 2018

Euro Area (EA) rank

1st

United States rank

1st

Policy Formulation (PO) over time

Euro Area (EA)
United States

How they compare

United States currently reports 211.7 against 100 in Euro Area (EA), a difference of 111.7.

That makes United States's figure about 2.1 times Euro Area (EA)'s.

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

Euro Area (EA) ranks 1st and United States ranks 1st of 1 groups.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade	Euro Area (EA)	United States	Difference	Ahead
2000s	100	100	0	—
2010s	100	154.46	54.46	United States

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher policy formulation (po), Euro Area (EA) or United States?: United States, at 211.7 against 100 in Euro Area (EA) as of 2018.
What is the difference in policy formulation (po) between Euro Area (EA) and United States?: 111.7, with United States ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Euro Area (EA) and United States?: 12 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2018.
How do Euro Area (EA) and United States rank globally for policy formulation (po)?: Euro Area (EA) ranks 1st and United States ranks 1st of 1 groups.
Where does this data come from?: International Monetary Fund, published as Policy Formulation (PO) (Index). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator: Policy Formulation (PO) (Index)
Source: International Monetary Fund
Licence: IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage: 48 places, 546 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).