DEC alternative conversion factor (LCU per US$) (UNESCO Institute) in Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic: DEC alternative conversion factor (LCU per US$) (UNESCO Institute) was 59.57 LCU per US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
59.57 LCU per US$
Change on year
up 6.1%
World rank
75th
of 212 countries
All-time high
59.57 LCU per US$
in 2024
All-time low
1 LCU per US$
in 1970
Years of data
55
1970–2024
DEC alternative conversion factor in Dominican Republic, 1970–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in LCU per US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for dec alternative conversion factor in Dominican Republic is 59.57 LCU per US$, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 55 years on record.
The figure is up 6.1% on the previous year and up 36.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, dec alternative conversion factor in Dominican Republic peaked at 59.57 LCU per US$ in 2024 and was at its lowest, 1 LCU per US$, in 1970.
That places Dominican Republic 75th out of 212 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
DEC alternative conversion factor (LCU per US$) (UNESCO Institute) in Dominican Republic, year by year
| Year | LCU per US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 1 LCU per US$ | — |
| 1971 | 1 LCU per US$ | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 1 LCU per US$ | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 1 LCU per US$ | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 1 LCU per US$ | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 1 LCU per US$ | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 1 LCU per US$ | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 1 LCU per US$ | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 1 LCU per US$ | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 1 LCU per US$ | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 1 LCU per US$ | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 1 LCU per US$ | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 1 LCU per US$ | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 1 LCU per US$ | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 1 LCU per US$ | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 3.11 LCU per US$ | +211.3% |
| 1986 | 2.9 LCU per US$ | -6.7% |
| 1987 | 3.84 LCU per US$ | +32.4% |
| 1988 | 6.11 LCU per US$ | +59.0% |
| 1989 | 6.34 LCU per US$ | +3.7% |
| 1990 | 8.53 LCU per US$ | +34.5% |
| 1991 | 12.58 LCU per US$ | +47.5% |
| 1992 | 12.5 LCU per US$ | -0.6% |
| 1993 | 12.5 LCU per US$ | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 12.62 LCU per US$ | +0.9% |
| 1995 | 12.87 LCU per US$ | +2.0% |
| 1996 | 12.9 LCU per US$ | +0.2% |
| 1997 | 14.01 LCU per US$ | +8.6% |
| 1998 | 14.7 LCU per US$ | +5.0% |
| 1999 | 15.83 LCU per US$ | +7.7% |
| 2000 | 16.18 LCU per US$ | +2.2% |
| 2001 | 16.69 LCU per US$ | +3.1% |
| 2002 | 17.59 LCU per US$ | +5.4% |
| 2003 | 29.37 LCU per US$ | +66.9% |
| 2004 | 41.93 LCU per US$ | +42.8% |
| 2005 | 30.28 LCU per US$ | -27.8% |
| 2006 | 33.3 LCU per US$ | +10.0% |
| 2007 | 33.17 LCU per US$ | -0.4% |
| 2008 | 34.53 LCU per US$ | +4.1% |
| 2009 | 35.97 LCU per US$ | +4.2% |
| 2010 | 36.82 LCU per US$ | +2.4% |
| 2011 | 38.09 LCU per US$ | +3.4% |
| 2012 | 39.32 LCU per US$ | +3.2% |
| 2013 | 41.79 LCU per US$ | +6.3% |
| 2014 | 43.55 LCU per US$ | +4.2% |
| 2015 | 45.05 LCU per US$ | +3.4% |
| 2016 | 46.06 LCU per US$ | +2.3% |
| 2017 | 47.53 LCU per US$ | +3.2% |
| 2018 | 49.51 LCU per US$ | +4.2% |
| 2019 | 51.29 LCU per US$ | +3.6% |
| 2020 | 56.52 LCU per US$ | +10.2% |
| 2021 | 57.22 LCU per US$ | +1.2% |
| 2022 | 55.14 LCU per US$ | -3.6% |
| 2023 | 56.16 LCU per US$ | +1.8% |
| 2024 | 59.57 LCU per US$ | +6.1% |
Dominican Republic compared with similar countries
- Dominican Republic's 59.57 LCU per US$ is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 16.59 LCU per US$, 3.6× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Dominican Republic's 59.57 LCU per US$ is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 2.7 LCU per US$, 22.1× the median. (41 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where DEC alternative conversion factor (LCU per US$) (UNESCO Institute) in Dominican Republic 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | +211.3% | 1 LCU per US$ | 3.11 LCU per US$ |
| 2003 | +66.9% | 17.59 LCU per US$ | 29.37 LCU per US$ |
| 1988 | +59.0% | 3.84 LCU per US$ | 6.11 LCU per US$ |
| 1991 | +47.5% | 8.53 LCU per US$ | 12.58 LCU per US$ |
| 2004 | +42.8% | 29.37 LCU per US$ | 41.93 LCU per US$ |
| 1990 | +34.5% | 6.34 LCU per US$ | 8.53 LCU per US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1 LCU per US$ | 1 LCU per US$ | 1 LCU per US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.73 LCU per US$ | 1 LCU per US$ | 6.34 LCU per US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 12.9 LCU per US$ | 8.53 LCU per US$ | 15.83 LCU per US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 28.9 LCU per US$ | 16.18 LCU per US$ | 41.93 LCU per US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 43.9 LCU per US$ | 36.82 LCU per US$ | 51.29 LCU per US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 56.92 LCU per US$ | 55.14 LCU per US$ | 59.57 LCU per US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Dominican Republic
- 72 Afghanistan 70.34 LCU per US$ compare
- 73 Gambia 67.04 LCU per US$ compare
- 74 Mozambique 63.91 LCU per US$ compare
- 76 Philippines 57.29 LCU per US$ compare
- 77 North Macedonia 56.87 LCU per US$ compare
- 78 Ethiopia 48.57 LCU per US$ compare
More population data for Dominican Republic
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.5342 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -9.52 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.5342 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.5703 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 13,180 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.714 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.8255 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.541 (2100)
- Population density 245.63 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 543,612 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is dec alternative conversion factor in Dominican Republic?
- Dec alternative conversion factor in Dominican Republic was 59.57 LCU per US$ in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest dec alternative conversion factor recorded in Dominican Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 59.57 LCU per US$ in 2024.
- What is the lowest dec alternative conversion factor recorded in Dominican Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 1 LCU per US$ in 1970.
- How does Dominican Republic rank for dec alternative conversion factor?
- Dominican Republic ranks 75th out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
- Is dec alternative conversion factor rising or falling in Dominican Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 36.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Dominican Republic 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