Communications (C) (Index) in United States
United States: Communications (C) (Index) was 138.09 in 2018. ▲ Rising
Communications (C) in United States, 2007–2018
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for communications (c) in United States is 138.09, measured in 2018.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.0% on the previous year and up 38.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, communications (c) in United States peaked at 140.86 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 100, in 2007.
That places United States 17th 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 United States, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 100 | — |
| 2008 | 100 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 100 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 107.4 | +7.4% |
| 2011 | 107.4 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 107.4 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 134.45 | +25.2% |
| 2014 | 134.45 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 134.45 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 140.86 | +4.8% |
| 2017 | 140.86 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 138.09 | -2.0% |
United States compared with similar countries
- United States's 138.09 is above the median for high income countries, which is 120.38, 1.1× the median. (17 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 100 | 100 | 100 | 3 |
| 2010s | 127.26 | 107.4 | 140.86 | 9 |
Countries ranked near United States
More financial sector data for United States
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 17.82 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 89.64 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 12.2 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0007 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 65.46 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 17.82 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 89.64 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 12.2 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is communications (c) in United States?
- Communications (c) in United States was 138.09 in 2018, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest communications (c) recorded in United States?
- The highest recorded value was 140.86 in 2016.
- What is the lowest communications (c) recorded in United States?
- The lowest recorded value was 100 in 2007.
- How does United States rank for communications (c)?
- United States ranks 17th out of 47 countries with data for 2018.
- Is communications (c) rising or falling in United States?
- Over the last ten years it is up 38.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this United States 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).