Communications (C) (Index) in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Communications (C) (Index) was 130.39 in 2018. ▲ Rising
Communications (C) in United Kingdom, 2007–2018
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
United Kingdom recorded 130.39 for communications (c) in 2018. That is the highest value across all 12 years on record.
The figure is up 30.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, communications (c) in United Kingdom peaked at 130.39 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 100, in 2007.
United Kingdom ranks 19th of 47 countries on this measure, 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 United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 100 | — |
| 2008 | 100 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 100 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 105.18 | +5.2% |
| 2011 | 105.18 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 105.18 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 110.63 | +5.2% |
| 2014 | 110.63 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 110.63 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 130.39 | +17.9% |
| 2017 | 130.39 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 130.39 | +0.0% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 130.39 is above the median for high income countries, which is 120.38, 1.1× the median. (17 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 130.39 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 120.38, 1.1× the median. (15 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 100 | 100 | 100 | 3 |
| 2010s | 115.4 | 105.18 | 130.39 | 9 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
More financial sector data for United Kingdom
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 10.56 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0018 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 104.99 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 5.29 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0013 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 76.66 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 10.56 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0018 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 104.99 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 5.29 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is communications (c) in United Kingdom?
- Communications (c) in United Kingdom was 130.39 in 2018, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest communications (c) recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 130.39 in 2016.
- What is the lowest communications (c) recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 100 in 2007.
- How does United Kingdom rank for communications (c)?
- United Kingdom ranks 19th out of 47 countries with data for 2018.
- Is communications (c) rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 30.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this United Kingdom 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.
Download this data
CSV · JSON — 12 observations, free to reuse under IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required).
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).