DEC alternative conversion factor in Kenya

Kenya: DEC alternative conversion factor was 134.82 LCU per US$ in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
134.82 LCU per US$
Change on year
down 3.6%
World rank
56th
of 209 countries
All-time high
139.85 LCU per US$
in 2023
All-time low
7 LCU per US$
in 1973
Years of data
55
1970–2024

DEC alternative conversion factor in Kenya, 1970–2024

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

Analysis

In 2024, dec alternative conversion factor in Kenya stood at 134.82 LCU per US$.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.6% on the previous year and up 53.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, dec alternative conversion factor in Kenya peaked at 139.85 LCU per US$ in 2023 and was at its lowest, 7 LCU per US$, in 1973.

That places Kenya 56th out of 209 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 7.48 LCU per US$ 7 LCU per US$ 8.37 LCU per US$ 10
1980s 14.25 LCU per US$ 7.42 LCU per US$ 20.57 LCU per US$ 10
1990s 49.47 LCU per US$ 22.91 LCU per US$ 70.33 LCU per US$ 10
2000s 75.01 LCU per US$ 67.32 LCU per US$ 79.17 LCU per US$ 10
2010s 93.3 LCU per US$ 79.23 LCU per US$ 103.41 LCU per US$ 10
2020s 121.72 LCU per US$ 106.45 LCU per US$ 139.85 LCU per US$ 5

Countries ranked near Kenya

  1. 53 Jamaica 156.44 LCU per US$ compare
  2. 54 Japan 151.37 LCU per US$ compare
  3. 55 Iceland 137.96 LCU per US$ compare
  4. 57 Algeria 134.05 LCU per US$ compare
  5. 58 Nepal 133.03 LCU per US$ compare
  6. 59 Haiti 132.27 LCU per US$ compare

See the full ranking of 212 places β†’

More population data for Kenya

All data for Kenya β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is dec alternative conversion factor in Kenya?
Dec alternative conversion factor in Kenya was 134.82 LCU per US$ in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest dec alternative conversion factor recorded in Kenya?
The highest recorded value was 139.85 LCU per US$ in 2023.
What is the lowest dec alternative conversion factor recorded in Kenya?
The lowest recorded value was 7 LCU per US$ in 1973.
How does Kenya rank for dec alternative conversion factor?
Kenya ranks 56th out of 209 countries with data for 2024.
Is dec alternative conversion factor rising or falling in Kenya?
Over the last ten years it is up 53.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Kenya 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