Independence and Accountability (IA) (Index) in Japan
Japan: Independence and Accountability (IA) (Index) was 113.3 in 2018. ▲ Rising
Independence and Accountability (IA) in Japan, 2007–2018
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for independence and accountability (ia) in Japan is 113.3, measured in 2018. That is the highest value across all 12 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.6% on the previous year and up 13.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, independence and accountability (ia) in Japan peaked at 113.3 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 100, in 2007.
That places Japan 12th out of 47 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 12 years of available data.
Independence and Accountability (IA) (Index) in Japan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 100 | — |
| 2008 | 100 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 100 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 100 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 100 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 100 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 112.92 | +12.9% |
| 2014 | 112.92 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 112.92 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 111.56 | -1.2% |
| 2017 | 111.56 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 113.3 | +1.6% |
Japan compared with similar countries
- Japan's 113.3 is above the median for high income countries, which is 107.1, 1.1× the median. (17 countries reporting)
- Japan's 113.3 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 103.61, 1.1× the median. (9 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 100 | 100 | 100 | 3 |
| 2010s | 108.35 | 100 | 113.3 | 9 |
Countries ranked near Japan
More financial sector data for Japan
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 10.42 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0025 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 91.29 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 5.15 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0019 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 66.66 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 10.42 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0025 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 91.29 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 5.15 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is independence and accountability (ia) in Japan?
- Independence and accountability (ia) in Japan was 113.3 in 2018, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest independence and accountability (ia) recorded in Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 113.3 in 2018.
- What is the lowest independence and accountability (ia) recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was 100 in 2007.
- How does Japan rank for independence and accountability (ia)?
- Japan ranks 12th out of 47 countries with data for 2018.
- Is independence and accountability (ia) rising or falling in Japan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 13.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Japan 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).