Communication Cycle (C) in Kenya
Kenya: Communication Cycle (C) was 145.5 in 2018. ▲ Rising
Communication Cycle (C) in Kenya, 2007–2018
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for communication cycle (c) in Kenya is 145.5, measured in 2018.
That represents a change of down 11.8% on the previous year and up 45.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, communication cycle (c) in Kenya peaked at 164.87 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 100, in 2007.
Kenya ranks 8th of 47 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 12 years of available data.
Communication Cycle (C) in Kenya, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 100 | — |
| 2008 | 100 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 100 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 154.88 | +54.9% |
| 2011 | 154.88 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 154.88 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 164.87 | +6.4% |
| 2014 | 164.87 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 164.87 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 164.87 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 164.87 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 145.5 | -11.8% |
Kenya compared with similar countries
- Kenya's 145.5 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 145.5, 1.0× the median. (7 countries reporting)
- Kenya's 145.5 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 124.51, 1.2× the median. (10 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 100 | 100 | 100 | 3 |
| 2010s | 159.39 | 145.5 | 164.87 | 9 |
Countries ranked near Kenya
More financial sector data for Kenya
- 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 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 0.3189 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 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 0.2328 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 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 0.3189 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is communication cycle (c) in Kenya?
- Communication cycle (c) in Kenya was 145.5 in 2018, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest communication cycle (c) recorded in Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 164.87 in 2013.
- What is the lowest communication cycle (c) recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was 100 in 2007.
- How does Kenya rank for communication cycle (c)?
- Kenya ranks 8th out of 47 countries with data for 2018.
- Is communication cycle (c) rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 45.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Kenya data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Communication Cycle (C) (Index). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
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).