Communications (C) (Index) in Nigeria
Nigeria: Communications (C) (Index) was 100 in 2018. ▲ Rising
Communications (C) in Nigeria, 2013–2018
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2018, communications (c) in Nigeria stood at 100. That is the lowest value across all 6 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 9.3% on the previous year and unchanged over ten years.
Nigeria ranks 43rd of 47 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Communications (C) (Index) in Nigeria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 100 | — |
| 2014 | 100 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 100 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 110.27 | +10.3% |
| 2017 | 110.27 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 100 | -9.3% |
Nigeria compared with similar countries
- Nigeria's 100 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 160.27, 62% of the median. (7 countries reporting)
- Nigeria's 100 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 194.64, 51% of the median. (10 countries reporting)
Countries ranked near Nigeria
More financial sector data for Nigeria
- 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 0.0008 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 1.01 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 0.0006 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 0.7387 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 0.0008 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 1.01 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 Nigeria?
- Communications (c) in Nigeria was 100 in 2018, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest communications (c) recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 110.27 in 2016.
- What is the lowest communications (c) recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 100 in 2013.
- How does Nigeria rank for communications (c)?
- Nigeria ranks 43rd out of 47 countries with data for 2018.
- Is communications (c) rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Nigeria 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).