DEC alternative conversion factor (LCU per US$) (UNESCO Institute) in South Sudan
South Sudan: DEC alternative conversion factor (LCU per US$) (UNESCO Institute) was 1,229 LCU per US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
DEC alternative conversion factor in South Sudan, 2008–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in LCU per US$.
Analysis
South Sudan recorded 1,229 LCU per US$ for dec alternative conversion factor in 2024. That is the highest value across all 17 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 68.2% on the previous year and up 41,564.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, dec alternative conversion factor in South Sudan peaked at 1,229 LCU per US$ in 2024 and was at its lowest, 2.09 LCU per US$, in 2008.
That places South Sudan 27th out of 212 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
DEC alternative conversion factor (LCU per US$) (UNESCO Institute) in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | LCU per US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2.09 LCU per US$ | — |
| 2009 | 2.31 LCU per US$ | +10.4% |
| 2010 | 2.3 LCU per US$ | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2.99 LCU per US$ | +29.7% |
| 2012 | 2.95 LCU per US$ | -1.3% |
| 2013 | 2.95 LCU per US$ | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 2.95 LCU per US$ | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 3.6 LCU per US$ | +22.2% |
| 2016 | 16.92 LCU per US$ | +369.5% |
| 2017 | 85.3 LCU per US$ | +404.1% |
| 2018 | 127.78 LCU per US$ | +49.8% |
| 2019 | 152.42 LCU per US$ | +19.3% |
| 2020 | 161.02 LCU per US$ | +5.6% |
| 2021 | 190.2 LCU per US$ | +18.1% |
| 2022 | 422.49 LCU per US$ | +122.1% |
| 2023 | 730.83 LCU per US$ | +73.0% |
| 2024 | 1,229 LCU per US$ | +68.2% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's 1,229 LCU per US$ is above the median for low income countries, which is 606.35 LCU per US$, 2.0× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's 1,229 LCU per US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 606.35 LCU per US$, 2.0× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where DEC alternative conversion factor (LCU per US$) (UNESCO Institute) in South Sudan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | +404.1% | 16.92 LCU per US$ | 85.3 LCU per US$ |
| 2016 | +369.5% | 3.6 LCU per US$ | 16.92 LCU per US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.2 LCU per US$ | 2.09 LCU per US$ | 2.31 LCU per US$ | 2 |
| 2010s | 40.02 LCU per US$ | 2.3 LCU per US$ | 152.42 LCU per US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 546.73 LCU per US$ | 161.02 LCU per US$ | 1,229 LCU per US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Sudan
More population data for South Sudan
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.0243 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.4787 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.0243 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.0933 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 17,461 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 1.92 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.5193 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.026 (2100)
- Population density 37.73 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 1.57 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is dec alternative conversion factor in South Sudan?
- Dec alternative conversion factor in South Sudan was 1,229 LCU per US$ in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest dec alternative conversion factor recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 1,229 LCU per US$ in 2024.
- What is the lowest dec alternative conversion factor recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.09 LCU per US$ in 2008.
- How does South Sudan rank for dec alternative conversion factor?
- South Sudan ranks 27th out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
- Is dec alternative conversion factor rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 41,564.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Sudan 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
February 2026 Data Release