DEC alternative conversion factor (LCU per US$) (UNESCO Institute) in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: DEC alternative conversion factor (LCU per US$) (UNESCO Institute) was 2,823 LCU per US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
DEC alternative conversion factor in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1970–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in LCU per US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for dec alternative conversion factor in Democratic Republic of Congo is 2,823 LCU per US$, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 55 years on record.
That represents a change of up 15.5% on the previous year and up 205.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, dec alternative conversion factor in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 2,823 LCU per US$ in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0 LCU per US$, in 1970.
That places Democratic Republic of Congo 17th out of 212 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
DEC alternative conversion factor (LCU per US$) (UNESCO Institute) in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | LCU per US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 0 LCU per US$ | — |
| 1971 | 0 LCU per US$ | — |
| 1972 | 0 LCU per US$ | — |
| 1973 | 0 LCU per US$ | — |
| 1974 | 0 LCU per US$ | — |
| 1975 | 0 LCU per US$ | — |
| 1976 | 0 LCU per US$ | — |
| 1977 | 0 LCU per US$ | — |
| 1978 | 0 LCU per US$ | — |
| 1979 | 0 LCU per US$ | — |
| 1980 | 0 LCU per US$ | — |
| 1981 | 0 LCU per US$ | — |
| 1982 | 0 LCU per US$ | — |
| 1983 | 0 LCU per US$ | — |
| 1984 | 0 LCU per US$ | — |
| 1985 | 0 LCU per US$ | — |
| 1986 | 0 LCU per US$ | — |
| 1987 | 0 LCU per US$ | — |
| 1988 | 0 LCU per US$ | — |
| 1989 | 0 LCU per US$ | — |
| 1990 | 0 LCU per US$ | — |
| 1991 | 0 LCU per US$ | — |
| 1992 | 0 LCU per US$ | — |
| 1993 | 0 LCU per US$ | — |
| 1994 | 0.0119 LCU per US$ | +39700.0% |
| 1995 | 0.0702 LCU per US$ | +488.3% |
| 1996 | 0.5019 LCU per US$ | +614.5% |
| 1997 | 1.31 LCU per US$ | +161.7% |
| 1998 | 1.61 LCU per US$ | +22.3% |
| 1999 | 11 LCU per US$ | +584.7% |
| 2000 | 69 LCU per US$ | +527.3% |
| 2001 | 300 LCU per US$ | +334.8% |
| 2002 | 346.69 LCU per US$ | +15.6% |
| 2003 | 405.4 LCU per US$ | +16.9% |
| 2004 | 399.48 LCU per US$ | -1.5% |
| 2005 | 473.91 LCU per US$ | +18.6% |
| 2006 | 468.28 LCU per US$ | -1.2% |
| 2007 | 516.75 LCU per US$ | +10.4% |
| 2008 | 559.29 LCU per US$ | +8.2% |
| 2009 | 809.79 LCU per US$ | +44.8% |
| 2010 | 905.91 LCU per US$ | +11.9% |
| 2011 | 919.49 LCU per US$ | +1.5% |
| 2012 | 919.75 LCU per US$ | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 919.57 LCU per US$ | -0.0% |
| 2014 | 925.23 LCU per US$ | +0.6% |
| 2015 | 925.99 LCU per US$ | +0.1% |
| 2016 | 1,010 LCU per US$ | +9.1% |
| 2017 | 1,464 LCU per US$ | +44.9% |
| 2018 | 1,623 LCU per US$ | +10.8% |
| 2019 | 1,648 LCU per US$ | +1.6% |
| 2020 | 1,851 LCU per US$ | +12.3% |
| 2021 | 1,990 LCU per US$ | +7.5% |
| 2022 | 2,007 LCU per US$ | +0.8% |
| 2023 | 2,444 LCU per US$ | +21.8% |
| 2024 | 2,823 LCU per US$ | +15.5% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 2,823 LCU per US$ is above the median for low income countries, which is 606.35 LCU per US$, 4.7× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 2,823 LCU per US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 606.35 LCU per US$, 4.7× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where DEC alternative conversion factor (LCU per US$) (UNESCO Institute) in Democratic Republic of Congo changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | +39700.0% | 0 LCU per US$ | 0.0119 LCU per US$ |
| 1996 | +614.5% | 0.0702 LCU per US$ | 0.5019 LCU per US$ |
| 1999 | +584.7% | 1.61 LCU per US$ | 11 LCU per US$ |
| 2000 | +527.3% | 11 LCU per US$ | 69 LCU per US$ |
| 1995 | +488.3% | 0.0119 LCU per US$ | 0.0702 LCU per US$ |
| 2001 | +334.8% | 69 LCU per US$ | 300 LCU per US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 LCU per US$ | 0 LCU per US$ | 0 LCU per US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 LCU per US$ | 0 LCU per US$ | 0 LCU per US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.45 LCU per US$ | 0 LCU per US$ | 11 LCU per US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 434.86 LCU per US$ | 69 LCU per US$ | 809.79 LCU per US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,126 LCU per US$ | 905.91 LCU per US$ | 1,648 LCU per US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,223 LCU per US$ | 1,851 LCU per US$ | 2,823 LCU per US$ | 5 |
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More population data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.6699 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 1.57 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.6699 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.6537 % change on previous year (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.1964 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.658 (2100)
- Population density 189.99 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 33.44 million (2100)
- Population growth rate by level of development 0.658 (2100)
- Urbanization vs gdp, annual growth rate 0.8224 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is dec alternative conversion factor in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Dec alternative conversion factor in Democratic Republic of Congo was 2,823 LCU per US$ in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest dec alternative conversion factor recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 2,823 LCU per US$ in 2024.
- What is the lowest dec alternative conversion factor recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 LCU per US$ in 1970.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for dec alternative conversion factor?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 17th out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
- Is dec alternative conversion factor rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 205.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of DEC alternative conversion factor (LCU per US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release