Policy Formulation (PO) in New Zealand
New Zealand: Policy Formulation (PO) was 164.87 in 2018. ▲ Rising
Policy Formulation (PO) in New Zealand, 2007–2018
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for policy formulation (po) in New Zealand is 164.87, measured in 2018. That is the highest value across all 12 years on record.
The figure is up 18.1% on the previous year and up 64.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, policy formulation (po) in New Zealand peaked at 164.87 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 100, in 2007.
New Zealand ranks 6th of 47 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 12 years of available data.
Policy Formulation (PO) in New Zealand, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 100 | — |
| 2008 | 100 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 100 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 108.69 | +8.7% |
| 2011 | 108.69 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 108.69 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 128.4 | +18.1% |
| 2014 | 128.4 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 128.4 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 139.56 | +8.7% |
| 2017 | 139.56 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 164.87 | +18.1% |
New Zealand compared with similar countries
- New Zealand's 164.87 is above the median for high income countries, which is 100, 1.6× the median. (17 countries reporting)
- New Zealand's 164.87 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 108.69, 1.5× the median. (9 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 100 | 100 | 100 | 3 |
| 2010s | 128.36 | 108.69 | 164.87 | 9 |
Countries ranked near New Zealand
- 5 India 179.2 compare
- 6 Kazakhstan 164.87 compare
- 6 Mozambique 164.87 compare
- 6 Russia 164.87 compare
More financial sector data for New Zealand
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 6.51 % 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 81.16 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 1.42 % 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 59.26 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 6.51 % 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 81.16 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 1.42 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is policy formulation (po) in New Zealand?
- Policy formulation (po) in New Zealand was 164.87 in 2018, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest policy formulation (po) recorded in New Zealand?
- The highest recorded value was 164.87 in 2018.
- What is the lowest policy formulation (po) recorded in New Zealand?
- The lowest recorded value was 100 in 2007.
- How does New Zealand rank for policy formulation (po)?
- New Zealand ranks 6th out of 47 countries with data for 2018.
- Is policy formulation (po) rising or falling in New Zealand?
- Over the last ten years it is up 64.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this New Zealand 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).