Policy Formulation (PO) in Jamaica
Jamaica: Policy Formulation (PO) was 77.88 in 2018. ▼ Falling
Policy Formulation (PO) in Jamaica, 2007–2018
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for policy formulation (po) in Jamaica is 77.88, measured in 2018. That is the lowest value across all 12 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 22.1% on the previous year and down 22.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, policy formulation (po) in Jamaica peaked at 100 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 77.88, in 2018.
Jamaica ranks 43rd of 47 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 12 years of available data.
Policy Formulation (PO) in Jamaica, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 100 | — |
| 2008 | 100 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 100 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 92 | -8.0% |
| 2011 | 92 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 92 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 100 | +8.7% |
| 2014 | 100 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 100 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 100 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 100 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 77.88 | -22.1% |
Jamaica compared with similar countries
- Jamaica's 77.88 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 104.34, 75% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Jamaica's 77.88 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 100, 78% of the median. (8 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 100 | 100 | 100 | 3 |
| 2010s | 94.88 | 77.88 | 100 | 9 |
Countries ranked near Jamaica
More financial sector data for Jamaica
- 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 0.0016 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 13.2 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 9.64 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 0.0016 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 13.2 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 Jamaica?
- Policy formulation (po) in Jamaica was 77.88 in 2018, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest policy formulation (po) recorded in Jamaica?
- The highest recorded value was 100 in 2007.
- What is the lowest policy formulation (po) recorded in Jamaica?
- The lowest recorded value was 77.88 in 2018.
- How does Jamaica rank for policy formulation (po)?
- Jamaica ranks 43rd out of 47 countries with data for 2018.
- Is policy formulation (po) rising or falling in Jamaica?
- Over the last ten years it is down 22.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Jamaica 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).