DEC alternative conversion factor (LCU per US$) (UNESCO Institute) in South Africa
South Africa: DEC alternative conversion factor (LCU per US$) (UNESCO Institute) was 18.33 LCU per US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
18.33 LCU per US$
Change on year
down 0.7%
World rank
93rd
of 212 countries
All-time high
18.45 LCU per US$
in 2023
All-time low
0.6795 LCU per US$
in 1974
Years of data
55
1970–2024
DEC alternative conversion factor in South Africa, 1970–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in LCU per US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for dec alternative conversion factor in South Africa is 18.33 LCU per US$, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 0.7% on the previous year and up 69.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, dec alternative conversion factor in South Africa peaked at 18.45 LCU per US$ in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0.6795 LCU per US$, in 1974.
That places South Africa 93rd out of 212 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
DEC alternative conversion factor (LCU per US$) (UNESCO Institute) in South Africa, year by year
| Year | LCU per US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 0.7143 LCU per US$ | — |
| 1971 | 0.7152 LCU per US$ | +0.1% |
| 1972 | 0.7687 LCU per US$ | +7.5% |
| 1973 | 0.694 LCU per US$ | -9.7% |
| 1974 | 0.6795 LCU per US$ | -2.1% |
| 1975 | 0.7395 LCU per US$ | +8.8% |
| 1976 | 0.8696 LCU per US$ | +17.6% |
| 1977 | 0.8696 LCU per US$ | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 0.8696 LCU per US$ | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 0.842 LCU per US$ | -3.2% |
| 1980 | 0.7788 LCU per US$ | -7.5% |
| 1981 | 0.8776 LCU per US$ | +12.7% |
| 1982 | 1.09 LCU per US$ | +23.7% |
| 1983 | 1.11 LCU per US$ | +2.6% |
| 1984 | 1.48 LCU per US$ | +32.4% |
| 1985 | 2.23 LCU per US$ | +51.1% |
| 1986 | 2.29 LCU per US$ | +2.5% |
| 1987 | 2.04 LCU per US$ | -10.9% |
| 1988 | 2.27 LCU per US$ | +11.7% |
| 1989 | 2.62 LCU per US$ | +15.4% |
| 1990 | 2.59 LCU per US$ | -1.3% |
| 1991 | 2.76 LCU per US$ | +6.7% |
| 1992 | 2.85 LCU per US$ | +3.3% |
| 1993 | 3.27 LCU per US$ | +14.6% |
| 1994 | 3.55 LCU per US$ | +8.7% |
| 1995 | 3.63 LCU per US$ | +2.1% |
| 1996 | 4.3 LCU per US$ | +18.5% |
| 1997 | 4.61 LCU per US$ | +7.2% |
| 1998 | 5.53 LCU per US$ | +20.0% |
| 1999 | 6.11 LCU per US$ | +10.5% |
| 2000 | 6.94 LCU per US$ | +13.6% |
| 2001 | 8.61 LCU per US$ | +24.1% |
| 2002 | 10.54 LCU per US$ | +22.4% |
| 2003 | 7.56 LCU per US$ | -28.2% |
| 2004 | 6.46 LCU per US$ | -14.6% |
| 2005 | 6.36 LCU per US$ | -1.6% |
| 2006 | 6.77 LCU per US$ | +6.5% |
| 2007 | 7.05 LCU per US$ | +4.0% |
| 2008 | 8.26 LCU per US$ | +17.3% |
| 2009 | 8.47 LCU per US$ | +2.6% |
| 2010 | 7.32 LCU per US$ | -13.6% |
| 2011 | 7.26 LCU per US$ | -0.8% |
| 2012 | 8.21 LCU per US$ | +13.1% |
| 2013 | 9.65 LCU per US$ | +17.5% |
| 2014 | 10.84 LCU per US$ | +12.4% |
| 2015 | 12.75 LCU per US$ | +17.6% |
| 2016 | 14.71 LCU per US$ | +15.4% |
| 2017 | 13.31 LCU per US$ | -9.5% |
| 2018 | 13.23 LCU per US$ | -0.6% |
| 2019 | 14.45 LCU per US$ | +9.2% |
| 2020 | 16.46 LCU per US$ | +13.9% |
| 2021 | 14.78 LCU per US$ | -10.2% |
| 2022 | 16.36 LCU per US$ | +10.7% |
| 2023 | 18.45 LCU per US$ | +12.8% |
| 2024 | 18.33 LCU per US$ | -0.7% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 18.33 LCU per US$ is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 16.59 LCU per US$, 1.1× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 18.33 LCU per US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 606.35 LCU per US$, 3% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.7762 LCU per US$ | 0.6795 LCU per US$ | 0.8696 LCU per US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.68 LCU per US$ | 0.7788 LCU per US$ | 2.62 LCU per US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.92 LCU per US$ | 2.59 LCU per US$ | 6.11 LCU per US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 7.7 LCU per US$ | 6.36 LCU per US$ | 10.54 LCU per US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 11.17 LCU per US$ | 7.26 LCU per US$ | 14.71 LCU per US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 16.87 LCU per US$ | 14.78 LCU per US$ | 18.45 LCU per US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
More population data for South Africa
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.2264 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -0.7997 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.2264 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.1847 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 73,530 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.8824 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.0148 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.23 (2100)
- Population density 77.75 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 5.55 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is dec alternative conversion factor in South Africa?
- Dec alternative conversion factor in South Africa was 18.33 LCU per US$ in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest dec alternative conversion factor recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 18.45 LCU per US$ in 2023.
- What is the lowest dec alternative conversion factor recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.6795 LCU per US$ in 1974.
- How does South Africa rank for dec alternative conversion factor?
- South Africa ranks 93rd out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
- Is dec alternative conversion factor rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 69.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa 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