Policy Formulation (PO) in Hungary
Hungary: Policy Formulation (PO) was 65.92 in 2018. ▼ Falling
Policy Formulation (PO) in Hungary, 2007–2018
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2018, policy formulation (po) in Hungary stood at 65.92. That is the lowest value across all 12 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 34.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, policy formulation (po) in Hungary peaked at 100 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 65.92, in 2016.
That places Hungary 47th out of 47 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 12 years of available data.
Policy Formulation (PO) in Hungary, 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 | 100 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 100 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 100 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 65.92 | -34.1% |
| 2017 | 65.92 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 65.92 | +0.0% |
Hungary compared with similar countries
- Hungary's 65.92 is below the median for high income countries, which is 100, 66% of the median. (17 countries reporting)
- Hungary's 65.92 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 100, 66% of the median. (15 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 100 | 100 | 100 | 3 |
| 2010s | 88.64 | 65.92 | 100 | 9 |
Countries ranked near Hungary
More financial sector data for Hungary
- 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 0.0017 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 43.35 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 0.0012 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 31.66 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 0.0017 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 43.35 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is policy formulation (po) in Hungary?
- Policy formulation (po) in Hungary was 65.92 in 2018, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest policy formulation (po) recorded in Hungary?
- The highest recorded value was 100 in 2007.
- What is the lowest policy formulation (po) recorded in Hungary?
- The lowest recorded value was 65.92 in 2016.
- How does Hungary rank for policy formulation (po)?
- Hungary ranks 47th out of 47 countries with data for 2018.
- Is policy formulation (po) rising or falling in Hungary?
- Over the last ten years it is down 34.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Hungary data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Policy Formulation (PO) (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).