DEC alternative conversion factor (LCU per US$) (UNESCO Institute) in Mozambique
Mozambique: DEC alternative conversion factor (LCU per US$) (UNESCO Institute) was 63.91 LCU per US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
DEC alternative conversion factor in Mozambique, 1970–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in LCU per US$.
Analysis
Mozambique recorded 63.91 LCU per US$ for dec alternative conversion factor in 2024.
That represents a change of up 103.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, dec alternative conversion factor in Mozambique peaked at 69.47 LCU per US$ in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0.0245 LCU per US$, in 1973.
That places Mozambique 74th out of 212 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
DEC alternative conversion factor (LCU per US$) (UNESCO Institute) in Mozambique, year by year
| Year | LCU per US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 0.0288 LCU per US$ | — |
| 1971 | 0.0283 LCU per US$ | -1.5% |
| 1972 | 0.0271 LCU per US$ | -4.5% |
| 1973 | 0.0245 LCU per US$ | -9.4% |
| 1974 | 0.0254 LCU per US$ | +3.7% |
| 1975 | 0.0255 LCU per US$ | +0.6% |
| 1976 | 0.0302 LCU per US$ | +18.3% |
| 1977 | 0.0304 LCU per US$ | +0.6% |
| 1978 | 0.03 LCU per US$ | -1.3% |
| 1979 | 0.03 LCU per US$ | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 0.0324 LCU per US$ | +8.0% |
| 1981 | 0.0353 LCU per US$ | +9.1% |
| 1982 | 0.0378 LCU per US$ | +6.8% |
| 1983 | 0.0402 LCU per US$ | +6.4% |
| 1984 | 0.0424 LCU per US$ | +5.6% |
| 1985 | 0.0432 LCU per US$ | +1.7% |
| 1986 | 0.0404 LCU per US$ | -6.4% |
| 1987 | 0.2907 LCU per US$ | +619.1% |
| 1988 | 0.5246 LCU per US$ | +80.5% |
| 1989 | 0.7449 LCU per US$ | +42.0% |
| 1990 | 0.9291 LCU per US$ | +24.7% |
| 1991 | 1.43 LCU per US$ | +54.4% |
| 1992 | 2.52 LCU per US$ | +75.4% |
| 1993 | 3.87 LCU per US$ | +54.0% |
| 1994 | 6.04 LCU per US$ | +55.9% |
| 1995 | 9.02 LCU per US$ | +49.4% |
| 1996 | 11.29 LCU per US$ | +25.1% |
| 1997 | 11.54 LCU per US$ | +2.2% |
| 1998 | 11.87 LCU per US$ | +2.9% |
| 1999 | 12.78 LCU per US$ | +7.6% |
| 2000 | 15.23 LCU per US$ | +19.2% |
| 2001 | 20.7 LCU per US$ | +36.0% |
| 2002 | 23.68 LCU per US$ | +14.4% |
| 2003 | 23.78 LCU per US$ | +0.4% |
| 2004 | 22.58 LCU per US$ | -5.0% |
| 2005 | 23.06 LCU per US$ | +2.1% |
| 2006 | 25.4 LCU per US$ | +10.1% |
| 2007 | 25.84 LCU per US$ | +1.7% |
| 2008 | 24.3 LCU per US$ | -6.0% |
| 2009 | 27.52 LCU per US$ | +13.2% |
| 2010 | 33.96 LCU per US$ | +23.4% |
| 2011 | 29.07 LCU per US$ | -14.4% |
| 2012 | 28.37 LCU per US$ | -2.4% |
| 2013 | 30.1 LCU per US$ | +6.1% |
| 2014 | 31.35 LCU per US$ | +4.1% |
| 2015 | 39.98 LCU per US$ | +27.5% |
| 2016 | 63.06 LCU per US$ | +57.7% |
| 2017 | 63.58 LCU per US$ | +0.8% |
| 2018 | 60.33 LCU per US$ | -5.1% |
| 2019 | 62.55 LCU per US$ | +3.7% |
| 2020 | 69.47 LCU per US$ | +11.1% |
| 2021 | 65.47 LCU per US$ | -5.8% |
| 2022 | 63.85 LCU per US$ | -2.5% |
| 2023 | 63.89 LCU per US$ | +0.1% |
| 2024 | 63.91 LCU per US$ | +0.0% |
Mozambique compared with similar countries
- Mozambique's 63.91 LCU per US$ is below the median for low income countries, which is 606.35 LCU per US$, 11% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Mozambique's 63.91 LCU per US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 606.35 LCU per US$, 11% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where DEC alternative conversion factor (LCU per US$) (UNESCO Institute) in Mozambique 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | +619.1% | 0.0404 LCU per US$ | 0.2907 LCU per US$ |
| 1988 | +80.5% | 0.2907 LCU per US$ | 0.5246 LCU per US$ |
| 1992 | +75.4% | 1.43 LCU per US$ | 2.52 LCU per US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.028 LCU per US$ | 0.0245 LCU per US$ | 0.0304 LCU per US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.1832 LCU per US$ | 0.0324 LCU per US$ | 0.7449 LCU per US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 7.13 LCU per US$ | 0.9291 LCU per US$ | 12.78 LCU per US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 23.21 LCU per US$ | 15.23 LCU per US$ | 27.52 LCU per US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 44.24 LCU per US$ | 28.37 LCU per US$ | 63.58 LCU per US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 65.31 LCU per US$ | 63.85 LCU per US$ | 69.47 LCU per US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Mozambique
- 71 Bhutan 83.67 LCU per US$ compare
- 72 Afghanistan 70.34 LCU per US$ compare
- 73 Gambia 67.04 LCU per US$ compare
- 75 Dominican Republic 59.57 LCU per US$ compare
- 76 Philippines 57.29 LCU per US$ compare
- 77 North Macedonia 56.87 LCU per US$ compare
More population data for Mozambique
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.3732 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 1.08 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.3732 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.4521 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 63,044 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 2.61 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.401 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.372 (2100)
- Population density 132.69 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 7.33 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is dec alternative conversion factor in Mozambique?
- Dec alternative conversion factor in Mozambique was 63.91 LCU per US$ in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest dec alternative conversion factor recorded in Mozambique?
- The highest recorded value was 69.47 LCU per US$ in 2020.
- What is the lowest dec alternative conversion factor recorded in Mozambique?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0245 LCU per US$ in 1973.
- How does Mozambique rank for dec alternative conversion factor?
- Mozambique ranks 74th out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
- Is dec alternative conversion factor rising or falling in Mozambique?
- Over the last ten years it is up 103.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mozambique 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