Communications (C) (Index) in Japan
Japan: Communications (C) (Index) was 117.7 in 2018. ▲ Rising
Communications (C) in Japan, 2007–2018
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
Japan recorded 117.7 for communications (c) in 2018. That is the highest value across all 12 years on record.
That represents a change of up 6.9% on the previous year and up 17.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, communications (c) in Japan peaked at 117.7 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 97.82, in 2010.
That places Japan 28th 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.
Communications (C) (Index) in Japan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 100 | — |
| 2008 | 100 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 100 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 97.82 | -2.2% |
| 2011 | 97.82 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 97.82 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 117.7 | +20.3% |
| 2014 | 117.7 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 117.7 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 110.14 | -6.4% |
| 2017 | 110.14 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 117.7 | +6.9% |
Japan compared with similar countries
- Japan's 117.7 is below the median for high income countries, which is 120.38, 98% of the median. (17 countries reporting)
- Japan's 117.7 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 122.11, 96% of the median. (9 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 100 | 100 | 100 | 3 |
| 2010s | 109.39 | 97.82 | 117.7 | 9 |
Countries ranked near Japan
More financial sector data for Japan
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 10.42 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0025 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 91.29 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 5.15 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0019 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 66.66 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 10.42 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0025 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 91.29 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 5.15 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is communications (c) in Japan?
- Communications (c) in Japan was 117.7 in 2018, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest communications (c) recorded in Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 117.7 in 2013.
- What is the lowest communications (c) recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was 97.82 in 2010.
- How does Japan rank for communications (c)?
- Japan ranks 28th out of 47 countries with data for 2018.
- Is communications (c) rising or falling in Japan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 17.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Japan 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).