Communications (C) (Index) in Hungary
Hungary: Communications (C) (Index) was 104.36 in 2018. ▲ Rising
Communications (C) in Hungary, 2007–2018
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for communications (c) in Hungary is 104.36, measured in 2018.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 10.0% on the previous year and up 4.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, communications (c) in Hungary peaked at 115.91 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 100, in 2007.
That places Hungary 39th out of 47 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 12 years of available data.
Communications (C) (Index) in Hungary, 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 | 111.68 | +11.7% |
| 2014 | 111.68 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 111.68 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 115.91 | +3.8% |
| 2017 | 115.91 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 104.36 | -10.0% |
Hungary compared with similar countries
- Hungary's 104.36 is below the median for high income countries, which is 120.38, 87% of the median. (17 countries reporting)
- Hungary's 104.36 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 120.38, 87% of the median. (15 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 100 | 100 | 100 | 3 |
| 2010s | 107.91 | 100 | 115.91 | 9 |
Countries ranked near Hungary
More financial sector data for Hungary
- 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 0.0017 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 43.35 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 0.0012 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 31.66 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 0.0017 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 43.35 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is communications (c) in Hungary?
- Communications (c) in Hungary was 104.36 in 2018, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest communications (c) recorded in Hungary?
- The highest recorded value was 115.91 in 2016.
- What is the lowest communications (c) recorded in Hungary?
- The lowest recorded value was 100 in 2007.
- How does Hungary rank for communications (c)?
- Hungary ranks 39th out of 47 countries with data for 2018.
- Is communications (c) rising or falling in Hungary?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Hungary data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Communications (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).