DEC alternative conversion factor in Japan

Japan: DEC alternative conversion factor was 151.37 LCU per US$ in 2024. β–Ό Falling

Latest (2024)
151.37 LCU per US$
Change on year
up 7.7%
World rank
54th
of 209 countries
All-time high
360 LCU per US$
in 1970
All-time low
79.79 LCU per US$
in 2012
Years of data
55
1970–2024

DEC alternative conversion factor in Japan, 1970–2024

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for dec alternative conversion factor in Japan is 151.37 LCU per US$, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 7.7% on the previous year and up 42.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, dec alternative conversion factor in Japan peaked at 360 LCU per US$ in 1970 and was at its lowest, 79.79 LCU per US$, in 2012.

That places Japan 54th out of 209 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 55 years of available data.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 286.91 LCU per US$ 210.44 LCU per US$ 360 LCU per US$ 10
1980s 198.92 LCU per US$ 128.15 LCU per US$ 249.08 LCU per US$ 10
1990s 118.82 LCU per US$ 94.06 LCU per US$ 144.79 LCU per US$ 10
2000s 112 LCU per US$ 93.57 LCU per US$ 125.39 LCU per US$ 10
2010s 101.24 LCU per US$ 79.79 LCU per US$ 121.04 LCU per US$ 10
2020s 127.98 LCU per US$ 106.78 LCU per US$ 151.37 LCU per US$ 5

Countries ranked near Japan

  1. 51 Guyana 208.5 LCU per US$ compare
  2. 52 Djibouti 177.72 LCU per US$ compare
  3. 53 Jamaica 156.44 LCU per US$ compare
  4. 55 Iceland 137.96 LCU per US$ compare
  5. 56 Kenya 134.82 LCU per US$ compare
  6. 57 Algeria 134.05 LCU per US$ compare

See the full ranking of 212 places β†’

More population data for Japan

All data for Japan β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is dec alternative conversion factor in Japan?
Dec alternative conversion factor in Japan was 151.37 LCU per US$ in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest dec alternative conversion factor recorded in Japan?
The highest recorded value was 360 LCU per US$ in 1970.
What is the lowest dec alternative conversion factor recorded in Japan?
The lowest recorded value was 79.79 LCU per US$ in 2012.
How does Japan rank for dec alternative conversion factor?
Japan ranks 54th out of 209 countries with data for 2024.
Is dec alternative conversion factor rising or falling in Japan?
Over the last ten years it is up 42.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Japan 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