Communications (C) (Index) in Philippines
Philippines: Communications (C) (Index) was 108.41 in 2018. ▲ Rising
Communications (C) in Philippines, 2007–2018
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for communications (c) in Philippines is 108.41, measured in 2018. That is the highest value across all 12 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.3% on the previous year and up 8.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, communications (c) in Philippines peaked at 108.41 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 97.33, in 2010.
Philippines ranks 36th of 47 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 12 years of available data.
Communications (C) (Index) in Philippines, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 100 | — |
| 2008 | 100 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 100 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 97.33 | -2.7% |
| 2011 | 97.33 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 97.33 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 97.88 | +0.6% |
| 2014 | 97.88 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 97.88 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 107.02 | +9.3% |
| 2017 | 107.02 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 108.41 | +1.3% |
Philippines compared with similar countries
- Philippines's 108.41 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 119.52, 91% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Philippines's 108.41 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 122.11, 89% of the median. (9 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 100 | 100 | 100 | 3 |
| 2010s | 100.89 | 97.33 | 108.41 | 9 |
Countries ranked near Philippines
More financial sector data for Philippines
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 7.66 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0015 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 6.23 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 2.52 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0011 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 4.55 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 7.66 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0015 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 6.23 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 2.52 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is communications (c) in Philippines?
- Communications (c) in Philippines was 108.41 in 2018, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest communications (c) recorded in Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 108.41 in 2018.
- What is the lowest communications (c) recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was 97.33 in 2010.
- How does Philippines rank for communications (c)?
- Philippines ranks 36th out of 47 countries with data for 2018.
- Is communications (c) rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is up 8.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Philippines 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).