DEC alternative conversion factor in Somalia

Somalia: DEC alternative conversion factor was 28,118 LCU per US$ in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
28,118 LCU per US$
Change on year
up 3.3%
World rank
3rd
of 209 countries
All-time high
31,559 LCU per US$
in 2009
All-time low
6.28 LCU per US$
in 1973
Years of data
55
1970–2024

DEC alternative conversion factor in Somalia, 1970–2024

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

Analysis

Somalia recorded 28,118 LCU per US$ for dec alternative conversion factor in 2024.

That represents a change of up 3.3% on the previous year and up 39.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, dec alternative conversion factor in Somalia peaked at 31,559 LCU per US$ in 2009 and was at its lowest, 6.28 LCU per US$, in 1973.

Somalia ranks 3rd of 209 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 8.98 LCU per US$ 6.28 LCU per US$ 15.24 LCU per US$ 10
1980s 140.6 LCU per US$ 28.78 LCU per US$ 512.16 LCU per US$ 10
1990s 5,469 LCU per US$ 1,896 LCU per US$ 8,737 LCU per US$ 10
2000s 16,871 LCU per US$ 9,572 LCU per US$ 31,559 LCU per US$ 10
2010s 24,071 LCU per US$ 19,284 LCU per US$ 31,270 LCU per US$ 10
2020s 26,795 LCU per US$ 25,761 LCU per US$ 28,118 LCU per US$ 5

Countries ranked near Somalia

  1. 1 Iran 452,865 LCU per US$ compare
  2. 2 Lebanon 89,500 LCU per US$ compare
  3. 4 Vietnam 24,165 LCU per US$ compare
  4. 5 Laos 20,167 LCU per US$ compare
  5. 6 Indonesia 15,855 LCU per US$ compare

See the full ranking of 212 places β†’

More population data for Somalia

All data for Somalia β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is dec alternative conversion factor in Somalia?
Dec alternative conversion factor in Somalia was 28,118 LCU per US$ in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest dec alternative conversion factor recorded in Somalia?
The highest recorded value was 31,559 LCU per US$ in 2009.
What is the lowest dec alternative conversion factor recorded in Somalia?
The lowest recorded value was 6.28 LCU per US$ in 1973.
How does Somalia rank for dec alternative conversion factor?
Somalia ranks 3rd out of 209 countries with data for 2024.
Is dec alternative conversion factor rising or falling in Somalia?
Over the last ten years it is up 39.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Somalia 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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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