DEC alternative conversion factor in Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea: DEC alternative conversion factor was 3.82 LCU per US$ in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
3.82 LCU per US$
Change on year
up 6.4%
World rank
123rd
of 209 countries
All-time high
3.89 LCU per US$
in 2002
All-time low
0.671 LCU per US$
in 1980
Years of data
55
1970–2024

DEC alternative conversion factor in Papua New Guinea, 1970–2024

1234197019972024

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for dec alternative conversion factor in Papua New Guinea is 3.82 LCU per US$, measured in 2024.

The figure is up 6.4% on the previous year and up 55.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, dec alternative conversion factor in Papua New Guinea peaked at 3.89 LCU per US$ in 2002 and was at its lowest, 0.671 LCU per US$, in 1980.

That places Papua New Guinea 123rd 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 0.778 LCU per US$ 0.6967 LCU per US$ 0.8929 LCU per US$ 10
1980s 0.8423 LCU per US$ 0.671 LCU per US$ 1 LCU per US$ 10
1990s 1.35 LCU per US$ 0.952 LCU per US$ 2.54 LCU per US$ 10
2000s 3.14 LCU per US$ 2.7 LCU per US$ 3.89 LCU per US$ 10
2010s 2.77 LCU per US$ 2.08 LCU per US$ 3.39 LCU per US$ 10
2020s 3.58 LCU per US$ 3.46 LCU per US$ 3.82 LCU per US$ 5

Countries ranked near Papua New Guinea

  1. 120 Romania 4.6 LCU per US$ compare
  2. 121 Malaysia 4.58 LCU per US$ compare
  3. 122 Poland 3.98 LCU per US$ compare
  4. 124 Peru 3.75 LCU per US$ compare
  5. 125 Saudi Arabia 3.75 LCU per US$ compare
  6. 126 Israel 3.7 LCU per US$ compare

See the full ranking of 212 places β†’

More population data for Papua New Guinea

All data for Papua New Guinea β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is dec alternative conversion factor in Papua New Guinea?
Dec alternative conversion factor in Papua New Guinea was 3.82 LCU per US$ in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest dec alternative conversion factor recorded in Papua New Guinea?
The highest recorded value was 3.89 LCU per US$ in 2002.
What is the lowest dec alternative conversion factor recorded in Papua New Guinea?
The lowest recorded value was 0.671 LCU per US$ in 1980.
How does Papua New Guinea rank for dec alternative conversion factor?
Papua New Guinea ranks 123rd out of 209 countries with data for 2024.
Is dec alternative conversion factor rising or falling in Papua New Guinea?
Over the last ten years it is up 55.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Papua New Guinea 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