Communications (C) (Index) in Malaysia
Malaysia: Communications (C) (Index) was 122.11 in 2018. ▲ Rising
Communications (C) in Malaysia, 2007–2018
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2018, communications (c) in Malaysia stood at 122.11. That is the highest value across all 12 years on record.
The figure is up 17.2% on the previous year and up 22.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, communications (c) in Malaysia peaked at 122.11 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 93.11, in 2010.
That places Malaysia 25th 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 Malaysia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 100 | — |
| 2008 | 100 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 100 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 93.11 | -6.9% |
| 2011 | 93.11 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 93.11 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 93.11 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 93.11 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 93.11 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 104.24 | +11.9% |
| 2017 | 104.24 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 122.11 | +17.2% |
Malaysia compared with similar countries
- Malaysia's 122.11 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 119.52, 1.0× the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Malaysia's 122.11 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 122.11, 1.0× the median. (9 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 100 | 100 | 100 | 3 |
| 2010s | 98.81 | 93.11 | 122.11 | 9 |
Countries ranked near Malaysia
More financial sector data for Malaysia
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.91 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0027 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 35.78 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 0.8573 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 26.13 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.91 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0027 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 35.78 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 0.8573 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is communications (c) in Malaysia?
- Communications (c) in Malaysia was 122.11 in 2018, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest communications (c) recorded in Malaysia?
- The highest recorded value was 122.11 in 2018.
- What is the lowest communications (c) recorded in Malaysia?
- The lowest recorded value was 93.11 in 2010.
- How does Malaysia rank for communications (c)?
- Malaysia ranks 25th out of 47 countries with data for 2018.
- Is communications (c) rising or falling in Malaysia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 22.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Malaysia 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).