Independence and Accountability (IA) (Index) in Ghana
Ghana: Independence and Accountability (IA) (Index) was 107.47 in 2018. ▲ Rising
Independence and Accountability (IA) in Ghana, 2007–2018
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for independence and accountability (ia) in Ghana is 107.47, measured in 2018.
The figure is up 7.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, independence and accountability (ia) in Ghana peaked at 120.41 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 100, in 2007.
That places Ghana 19th 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.
Independence and Accountability (IA) (Index) in Ghana, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 100 | — |
| 2008 | 100 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 100 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 119.38 | +19.4% |
| 2011 | 119.38 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 119.38 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 120.41 | +0.9% |
| 2014 | 120.41 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 120.41 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 107.47 | -10.7% |
| 2017 | 107.47 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 107.47 | +0.0% |
Ghana compared with similar countries
- Ghana's 107.47 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 106.77, 1.0× the median. (7 countries reporting)
- Ghana's 107.47 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 106.32, 1.0× the median. (10 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 100 | 100 | 100 | 3 |
| 2010s | 115.75 | 107.47 | 120.41 | 9 |
Countries ranked near Ghana
More financial sector data for Ghana
- 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 0.0011 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 3.61 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 0.0008 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 2.64 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 0.0011 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 3.61 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is independence and accountability (ia) in Ghana?
- Independence and accountability (ia) in Ghana was 107.47 in 2018, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest independence and accountability (ia) recorded in Ghana?
- The highest recorded value was 120.41 in 2013.
- What is the lowest independence and accountability (ia) recorded in Ghana?
- The lowest recorded value was 100 in 2007.
- How does Ghana rank for independence and accountability (ia)?
- Ghana ranks 19th out of 47 countries with data for 2018.
- Is independence and accountability (ia) rising or falling in Ghana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 7.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Ghana 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).