Communications (C) (Index) in Jamaica
Jamaica: Communications (C) (Index) was 157.77 in 2018. ▲ Rising
Communications (C) in Jamaica, 2007–2018
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2018, communications (c) in Jamaica stood at 157.77. That is the highest value across all 12 years on record.
That represents a change of up 43.0% on the previous year and up 57.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, communications (c) in Jamaica peaked at 157.77 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 81.82, in 2013.
That places Jamaica 12th out of 47 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 12 years of available data.
Communications (C) (Index) in Jamaica, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 100 | — |
| 2008 | 100 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 100 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 103.56 | +3.6% |
| 2011 | 103.56 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 103.56 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 81.82 | -21.0% |
| 2014 | 81.82 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 81.82 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 110.31 | +34.8% |
| 2017 | 110.31 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 157.77 | +43.0% |
Jamaica compared with similar countries
- Jamaica's 157.77 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 119.52, 1.3× the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Jamaica's 157.77 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 113.69, 1.4× the median. (8 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 100 | 100 | 100 | 3 |
| 2010s | 103.84 | 81.82 | 157.77 | 9 |
Countries ranked near Jamaica
More financial sector data for Jamaica
- 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 0.0016 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 13.2 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 9.64 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 0.0016 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 13.2 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 Jamaica?
- Communications (c) in Jamaica was 157.77 in 2018, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest communications (c) recorded in Jamaica?
- The highest recorded value was 157.77 in 2018.
- What is the lowest communications (c) recorded in Jamaica?
- The lowest recorded value was 81.82 in 2013.
- How does Jamaica rank for communications (c)?
- Jamaica ranks 12th out of 47 countries with data for 2018.
- Is communications (c) rising or falling in Jamaica?
- Over the last ten years it is up 57.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Jamaica 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).