Policy Implementation (PO) in Japan
Japan: Policy Implementation (PO) was 92 in 2018. ▼ Falling
Policy Implementation (PO) in Japan, 2007–2018
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2018, policy implementation (po) in Japan stood at 92.
The figure is down 8.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, policy implementation (po) in Japan peaked at 100 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 77.88, in 2013.
That places Japan 43rd 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 Implementation (PO) in Japan, 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 | 77.88 | -15.4% |
| 2014 | 77.88 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 77.88 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 92 | +18.1% |
| 2017 | 92 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 92 | +0.0% |
Japan compared with similar countries
- Japan's 92 is below the median for high income countries, which is 100, 92% of the median. (17 countries reporting)
- Japan's 92 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 118.14, 78% of the median. (9 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 100 | 100 | 100 | 3 |
| 2010s | 87.3 | 77.88 | 92 | 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 policy implementation (po) in Japan?
- Policy implementation (po) in Japan was 92 in 2018, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest policy implementation (po) recorded in Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 100 in 2007.
- What is the lowest policy implementation (po) recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was 77.88 in 2013.
- How does Japan rank for policy implementation (po)?
- Japan ranks 43rd out of 47 countries with data for 2018.
- Is policy implementation (po) rising or falling in Japan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Japan data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Policy Implementation (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).