Independence and Accountability (IA) (Index) in Australia
Australia: Independence and Accountability (IA) (Index) was 100.84 in 2018. ▬ Flat
Independence and Accountability (IA) in Australia, 2007–2018
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for independence and accountability (ia) in Australia is 100.84, measured in 2018. That is the highest value across all 12 years on record.
That represents a change of up 0.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, independence and accountability (ia) in Australia peaked at 100.84 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 100, in 2007.
Australia ranks 38th of 47 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Independence and Accountability (IA) (Index) in Australia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 100 | — |
| 2008 | 100 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 100 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 100.84 | +0.8% |
| 2011 | 100.84 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 100.84 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 100.84 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 100.84 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 100.84 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 100.84 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 100.84 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 100.84 | +0.0% |
Australia compared with similar countries
- Australia's 100.84 is below the median for high income countries, which is 107.1, 94% of the median. (17 countries reporting)
- Australia's 100.84 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 103.61, 97% of the median. (9 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 100 | 100 | 100 | 3 |
| 2010s | 100.84 | 100.84 | 100.84 | 9 |
Countries ranked near Australia
More financial sector data for Australia
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 11.9 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0013 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 83.74 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 6.56 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0009 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 61.14 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 11.9 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0013 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 83.74 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 6.56 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is independence and accountability (ia) in Australia?
- Independence and accountability (ia) in Australia was 100.84 in 2018, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest independence and accountability (ia) recorded in Australia?
- The highest recorded value was 100.84 in 2010.
- What is the lowest independence and accountability (ia) recorded in Australia?
- The lowest recorded value was 100 in 2007.
- How does Australia rank for independence and accountability (ia)?
- Australia ranks 38th out of 47 countries with data for 2018.
- Is independence and accountability (ia) rising or falling in Australia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Australia data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Independence and Accountability (IA) (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).