Tools (PO) in United States

United States: Tools (PO) was 86.69 in 2018. ▼ Falling

Latest (2018)
86.69
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
43rd
of 47 countries
All-time high
100
in 2007
All-time low
65.14
in 2010
Years of data
12
2007–2018

Tools (PO) in United States, 2007–2018

0204060801002007201220182007: 1002008: 1002009: 1002010: 65.12011: 65.12012: 65.12013: 65.12014: 65.12015: 65.12016: 86.72017: 86.72018: 86.7

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

The most recent figure for tools (po) in United States is 86.69, measured in 2018.

That represents a change of down 13.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, tools (po) in United States peaked at 100 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 65.14, in 2010.

That places United States 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.

Tools (PO) in United States, year by year

Annual values for Tools (PO) (Index) in United States, 2007 to 2018.
Year Value Change
2007 100
2008 100 +0.0%
2009 100 +0.0%
2010 65.14 -34.9%
2011 65.14 +0.0%
2012 65.14 +0.0%
2013 65.14 +0.0%
2014 65.14 +0.0%
2015 65.14 +0.0%
2016 86.69 +33.1%
2017 86.69 +0.0%
2018 86.69 +0.0%

United States compared with similar countries

  • United States's 86.69 is below the median for high income countries, which is 100, 87% of the median. (17 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 100 100 100 3
2010s 72.33 65.14 86.69 9

Countries ranked near United States

  1. 43 Hungary 86.69 compare
  2. 43 Jamaica 86.69 compare
  3. 46 Tanzania 75.15 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is tools (po) in United States?
Tools (po) in United States was 86.69 in 2018, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest tools (po) recorded in United States?
The highest recorded value was 100 in 2007.
What is the lowest tools (po) recorded in United States?
The lowest recorded value was 65.14 in 2010.
How does United States rank for tools (po)?
United States ranks 43rd out of 47 countries with data for 2018.
Is tools (po) rising or falling in United States?
Over the last ten years it is down 13.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this United States data come from?
The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Tools (PO) (Index). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Tools (PO) (Index)
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
48 places, 546 data points, 2007–2018
Last refreshed

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).