DEC alternative conversion factor in Costa Rica

Costa Rica: DEC alternative conversion factor was 515.11 LCU per US$ in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
515.11 LCU per US$
Change on year
down 5.3%
World rank
44th
of 209 countries
All-time high
647.14 LCU per US$
in 2022
All-time low
6.62 LCU per US$
in 1970
Years of data
55
1970–2024

DEC alternative conversion factor in Costa Rica, 1970–2024

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Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in LCU per US$.

Analysis

Costa Rica recorded 515.11 LCU per US$ for dec alternative conversion factor in 2024.

The figure is down 5.3% on the previous year and down 4.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, dec alternative conversion factor in Costa Rica peaked at 647.14 LCU per US$ in 2022 and was at its lowest, 6.62 LCU per US$, in 1970.

That places Costa Rica 44th out of 209 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 7.73 LCU per US$ 6.62 LCU per US$ 8.57 LCU per US$ 10
1980s 47.93 LCU per US$ 8.57 LCU per US$ 81.11 LCU per US$ 10
1990s 181.02 LCU per US$ 91.54 LCU per US$ 285.68 LCU per US$ 10
2000s 443.87 LCU per US$ 308.19 LCU per US$ 573.29 LCU per US$ 10
2010s 538.36 LCU per US$ 499.77 LCU per US$ 587.29 LCU per US$ 10
2020s 582.4 LCU per US$ 515.11 LCU per US$ 647.14 LCU per US$ 5

Countries ranked near Costa Rica

  1. 45 Kazakhstan 468.96 LCU per US$ compare
  2. 46 Comoros 454.52 LCU per US$ compare
  3. 47 Armenia 392.73 LCU per US$ compare

See the full ranking of 212 places β†’

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All data for Costa Rica β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is dec alternative conversion factor in Costa Rica?
Dec alternative conversion factor in Costa Rica was 515.11 LCU per US$ in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest dec alternative conversion factor recorded in Costa Rica?
The highest recorded value was 647.14 LCU per US$ in 2022.
What is the lowest dec alternative conversion factor recorded in Costa Rica?
The lowest recorded value was 6.62 LCU per US$ in 1970.
How does Costa Rica rank for dec alternative conversion factor?
Costa Rica ranks 44th out of 209 countries with data for 2024.
Is dec alternative conversion factor rising or falling in Costa Rica?
Over the last ten years it is down 4.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Costa Rica 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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About this data

Indicator
DEC alternative conversion factor (LCU per US$)
Unit
LCU per US$
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
212 places, 10,748 data points, 1970–2024
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release