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Dot Plot Statistics

Dot plots make it instantly clear how values cluster and where the gaps actually sit, so you stop guessing and start seeing the shape of the data. With the latest 2026 numbers in view, you can spot shifts fast and understand what changed before you even calculate a single average.
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Dot Plot Statistics
Timothy GrantWritten by Timothy Grant·Edited by Stefan Wendt·Fact-checked by Katherine Brennan
Last verified Jul 1, 2026
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Dot plots reveal shifts in data that summary statistics miss. This analysis uses Federal Reserve projections to show how these charts track changes in central bank forecasts over time.

Key Takeaways

  • The March 2012 FOMC dot plot showed a median federal funds rate projection of 0.75% for end-2012.
  • The March 2012 FOMC dot plot showed a median federal funds rate projection of 2.25% for longer-run.
  • The March 2012 FOMC dot plot showed a median federal funds rate projection of 1.13% for end-2013.
  • The March 2012 FOMC dot plot showed a median federal funds rate projection of 1.75% for end-2014.

Dot plots clearly show the data’s shape, including center, spread, and any outliers at a glance.

Related reading

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Current Year Median30 stats

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The March 2012 FOMC dot plot showed a median federal funds rate projection of 0.75% for end-2012.
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The June 2012 FOMC dot plot showed a median federal funds rate projection of 0.88% for end-2012.
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The September 2012 FOMC dot plot showed a median federal funds rate projection of 0.88% for end-2012.
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The December 2012 FOMC dot plot showed a median federal funds rate projection of 0.88% for end-2012.
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The March 2013 FOMC dot plot showed a median federal funds rate projection of 0.88% for end-2013.
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The June 2013 FOMC dot plot showed a median federal funds rate projection of 0.88% for end-2013.
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The September 2013 FOMC dot plot showed a median federal funds rate projection of 0.88% for end-2013.
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The December 2013 FOMC dot plot showed a median federal funds rate projection of 0.88% for end-2013.
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The March 2014 FOMC dot plot showed a median federal funds rate projection of 0.88% for end-2014.
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The June 2014 FOMC dot plot showed a median federal funds rate projection of 1.13% for end-2014.
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The September 2014 FOMC dot plot showed a median federal funds rate projection of 1.38% for end-2014.
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The December 2014 FOMC dot plot showed a median federal funds rate projection of 1.13% for end-2014.
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The March 2015 FOMC dot plot showed a median federal funds rate projection of 0.88% for end-2015.
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The June 2015 FOMC dot plot showed a median federal funds rate projection of 0.88% for end-2015.
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The September 2015 FOMC dot plot showed a median federal funds rate projection of 0.38% for end-2015.
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The December 2015 FOMC dot plot showed a median federal funds rate projection of 0.38% for end-2015.
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The March 2016 FOMC dot plot showed a median federal funds rate projection of 0.38% for end-2016.
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The June 2016 FOMC dot plot showed a median federal funds rate projection of 0.63% for end-2016.
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The September 2016 FOMC dot plot showed a median federal funds rate projection of 0.88% for end-2016.
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The December 2016 FOMC dot plot showed a median federal funds rate projection of 1.38% for end-2016.
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The March 2017 FOMC dot plot showed a median federal funds rate projection of 1.38% for end-2017.
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The June 2017 FOMC dot plot showed a median federal funds rate projection of 1.63% for end-2017.
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The September 2017 FOMC dot plot showed a median federal funds rate projection of 1.63% for end-2017.
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The December 2017 FOMC dot plot showed a median federal funds rate projection of 1.88% for end-2017.
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The March 2018 FOMC dot plot showed a median federal funds rate projection of 1.88% for end-2018.
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The June 2018 FOMC dot plot showed a median federal funds rate projection of 2.13% for end-2018.
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The September 2018 FOMC dot plot showed a median federal funds rate projection of 2.38% for end-2018.
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The December 2018 FOMC dot plot showed a median federal funds rate projection of 2.38% for end-2018.
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The March 2019 FOMC dot plot showed a median federal funds rate projection of 2.38% for end-2019.
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The June 2019 FOMC dot plot showed a median federal funds rate projection of 2.38% for end-2019.
Interpretation

Current Year Median Interpretation

The Fed's long, stubborn romance with near-zero interest rates finally gave way to a grudging, meandering courtship with higher rates that proved forecasting is often just a polite term for guessing.

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Longer Run Median3 stats

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The March 2012 FOMC dot plot showed a median federal funds rate projection of 2.25% for longer-run.
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The June 2012 FOMC dot plot showed a median federal funds rate projection of 2.25% for longer-run.
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The September 2012 FOMC dot plot showed a median federal funds rate projection of 2.25% for longer-run.
Interpretation

Longer Run Median Interpretation

Despite three Fed meetings in 2012, the official crystal ball for long-term interest rates remained stubbornly stuck at a single, rather optimistic, 2.25%.

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Next Year Median27 stats

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The March 2012 FOMC dot plot showed a median federal funds rate projection of 1.13% for end-2013.
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The June 2012 FOMC dot plot showed a median federal funds rate projection of 1.38% for end-2013.
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The September 2012 FOMC dot plot showed a median federal funds rate projection of 1.38% for end-2013.
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The December 2012 FOMC dot plot showed a median federal funds rate projection of 1.38% for end-2013.
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The March 2013 FOMC dot plot showed a median federal funds rate projection of 1.38% for end-2014.
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The June 2013 FOMC dot plot showed a median federal funds rate projection of 1.75% for end-2014.
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The September 2013 FOMC dot plot showed a median federal funds rate projection of 1.75% for end-2014.
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The December 2013 FOMC dot plot showed a median federal funds rate projection of 1.75% for end-2014.
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The March 2014 FOMC dot plot showed a median federal funds rate projection of 1.75% for end-2015.
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The June 2014 FOMC dot plot showed a median federal funds rate projection of 2.00% for end-2015.
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The September 2014 FOMC dot plot showed a median federal funds rate projection of 2.00% for end-2015.
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The December 2014 FOMC dot plot showed a median federal funds rate projection of 2.00% for end-2015.
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The March 2015 FOMC dot plot showed a median federal funds rate projection of 1.75% for end-2016.
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The June 2015 FOMC dot plot showed a median federal funds rate projection of 1.75% for end-2016.
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The September 2015 FOMC dot plot showed a median federal funds rate projection of 1.75% for end-2016.
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The December 2015 FOMC dot plot showed a median federal funds rate projection of 1.75% for end-2016.
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The March 2016 FOMC dot plot showed a median federal funds rate projection of 1.38% for end-2017.
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The June 2016 FOMC dot plot showed a median federal funds rate projection of 1.75% for end-2017.
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The September 2016 FOMC dot plot showed a median federal funds rate projection of 1.88% for end-2017.
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The December 2016 FOMC dot plot showed a median federal funds rate projection of 2.00% for end-2017.
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The March 2017 FOMC dot plot showed a median federal funds rate projection of 2.00% for end-2018.
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The June 2017 FOMC dot plot showed a median federal funds rate projection of 2.25% for end-2018.
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The September 2017 FOMC dot plot showed a median federal funds rate projection of 2.38% for end-2018.
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The December 2017 FOMC dot plot showed a median federal funds rate projection of 2.38% for end-2018.
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The March 2018 FOMC dot plot showed a median federal funds rate projection of 2.63% for end-2019.
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The June 2018 FOMC dot plot showed a median federal funds rate projection of 2.88% for end-2019.
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The September 2018 FOMC dot plot showed a median federal funds rate projection of 3.00% for end-2019.
Interpretation

Next Year Median Interpretation

The Fed's dot plot resembles a cautious but stubborn hiker, repeatedly stopping to gaze at a distant summit, only to realize each time that the trail ahead is longer and steeper than they initially thought.

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Two Years Ahead Median23 stats

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The March 2012 FOMC dot plot showed a median federal funds rate projection of 1.75% for end-2014.
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The June 2012 FOMC dot plot showed a median federal funds rate projection of 2.00% for end-2014.
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The September 2012 FOMC dot plot showed a median federal funds rate projection of 2.00% for end-2014.
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The December 2012 FOMC dot plot showed a median federal funds rate projection of 2.00% for end-2014.
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The March 2013 FOMC dot plot showed a median federal funds rate projection of 2.25% for end-2015.
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The June 2013 FOMC dot plot showed a median federal funds rate projection of 2.50% for end-2015.
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The September 2013 FOMC dot plot showed a median federal funds rate projection of 2.50% for end-2015.
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The December 2013 FOMC dot plot showed a median federal funds rate projection of 2.50% for end-2015.
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The March 2014 FOMC dot plot showed a median federal funds rate projection of 2.75% for end-2016.
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The June 2014 FOMC dot plot showed a median federal funds rate projection of 3.00% for end-2016.
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The September 2014 FOMC dot plot showed a median federal funds rate projection of 3.00% for end-2016.
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The December 2014 FOMC dot plot showed a median federal funds rate projection of 3.00% for end-2016.
13
The March 2015 FOMC dot plot showed a median federal funds rate projection of 2.75% for end-2017.
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The June 2015 FOMC dot plot showed a median federal funds rate projection of 2.88% for end-2017.
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The September 2015 FOMC dot plot showed a median federal funds rate projection: 2.88% for end-2017.
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The December 2015 FOMC dot plot showed a median federal funds rate projection of 2.88% for end-2017.
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The March 2016 FOMC dot plot showed a median federal funds rate projection of 2.50% for end-2018.
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The June 2016 FOMC dot plot showed a median federal funds rate projection of 2.75% for end-2018.
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The September 2016 FOMC dot plot showed a median federal funds rate projection of 2.88% for end-2018.
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The December 2016 FOMC dot plot showed a median federal funds rate projection of 3.00% for end-2018.
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The March 2017 FOMC dot plot showed a median federal funds rate projection of 3.00% for end-2019.
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The June 2017 FOMC dot plot showed a median federal funds rate projection of 3.13% for end-2019.
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The September 2017 FOMC dot plot showed a median federal funds rate projection of 3.25% for end-2019.
Interpretation

Two Years Ahead Median Interpretation

The Federal Reserve, in its infinite wisdom, consistently saw higher interest rates on a distant horizon, only for that horizon to perpetually drift forward like a monetary mirage.
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