Announcing and Explaining the Policy Stance (C) in Ghana
Ghana: Announcing and Explaining the Policy Stance (C) was 145.5 in 2018. ▲ Rising
Announcing and Explaining the Policy Stance (C) in Ghana, 2007–2018
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2018, announcing and explaining the policy stance (c) in Ghana stood at 145.5.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 8.0% on the previous year and up 45.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, announcing and explaining the policy stance (c) in Ghana peaked at 158.14 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 100, in 2007.
That places Ghana 15th out of 47 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 12 years of available data.
Announcing and Explaining the Policy Stance (C) in Ghana, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 100 | — |
| 2008 | 100 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 100 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 100 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 100 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 100 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 100 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 100 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 100 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 158.14 | +58.1% |
| 2017 | 158.14 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 145.5 | -8.0% |
Ghana compared with similar countries
- Ghana's 145.5 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 145.5, 1.0× the median. (7 countries reporting)
- Ghana's 145.5 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 128.85, 1.1× the median. (10 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 100 | 100 | 100 | 3 |
| 2010s | 117.98 | 100 | 158.14 | 9 |
Countries ranked near Ghana
More financial sector data for Ghana
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0011 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 3.61 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0008 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 2.64 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0011 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 3.61 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is announcing and explaining the policy stance (c) in Ghana?
- Announcing and explaining the policy stance (c) in Ghana was 145.5 in 2018, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest announcing and explaining the policy stance (c) recorded in Ghana?
- The highest recorded value was 158.14 in 2016.
- What is the lowest announcing and explaining the policy stance (c) recorded in Ghana?
- The lowest recorded value was 100 in 2007.
- How does Ghana rank for announcing and explaining the policy stance (c)?
- Ghana ranks 15th out of 47 countries with data for 2018.
- Is announcing and explaining the policy stance (c) rising or falling in Ghana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 45.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Ghana data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Announcing and Explaining the Policy Stance (C) (Index). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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).