Official exchange rate (LCU per US$, period average) (UNESCO) in Eritrea
Eritrea: Official exchange rate (LCU per US$, period average) (UNESCO) was 15.07 LCU per US$, period average in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
15.07 LCU per US$, period average
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
103rd
of 209 countries
All-time high
15.38 LCU per US$, period average
in 2006
All-time low
2.07 LCU per US$, period average
in 1974
Years of data
55
1970–2024
Official exchange rate in Eritrea, 1970–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in LCU per US$, period average.
Analysis
In 2024, official exchange rate in Eritrea stood at 15.07 LCU per US$, period average.
That represents a change of down 2.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, official exchange rate in Eritrea peaked at 15.38 LCU per US$, period average in 2006 and was at its lowest, 2.07 LCU per US$, period average, in 1974.
That places Eritrea 103rd 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.
Official exchange rate (LCU per US$, period average) (UNESCO) in Eritrea, year by year
| Year | LCU per US$, period average | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 2.5 LCU per US$, period average | — |
| 1971 | 2.5 LCU per US$, period average | -0.3% |
| 1972 | 2.3 LCU per US$, period average | -7.8% |
| 1973 | 2.1 LCU per US$, period average | -8.8% |
| 1974 | 2.07 LCU per US$, period average | -1.4% |
| 1975 | 2.07 LCU per US$, period average | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 2.07 LCU per US$, period average | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 2.07 LCU per US$, period average | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 2.07 LCU per US$, period average | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 2.07 LCU per US$, period average | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 2.07 LCU per US$, period average | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 2.07 LCU per US$, period average | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 2.07 LCU per US$, period average | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 2.07 LCU per US$, period average | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 2.07 LCU per US$, period average | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 2.07 LCU per US$, period average | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 2.07 LCU per US$, period average | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 2.07 LCU per US$, period average | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 2.07 LCU per US$, period average | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 2.07 LCU per US$, period average | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 2.07 LCU per US$, period average | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 2.07 LCU per US$, period average | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 2.8 LCU per US$, period average | +35.4% |
| 1993 | 5 LCU per US$, period average | +78.4% |
| 1994 | 5.47 LCU per US$, period average | +9.3% |
| 1995 | 6.16 LCU per US$, period average | +12.7% |
| 1996 | 6.36 LCU per US$, period average | +3.1% |
| 1997 | 6.76 LCU per US$, period average | +6.3% |
| 1998 | 7.36 LCU per US$, period average | +8.9% |
| 1999 | 8.15 LCU per US$, period average | +10.7% |
| 2000 | 9.62 LCU per US$, period average | +18.1% |
| 2001 | 11.31 LCU per US$, period average | +17.5% |
| 2002 | 13.96 LCU per US$, period average | +23.4% |
| 2003 | 13.88 LCU per US$, period average | -0.6% |
| 2004 | 13.79 LCU per US$, period average | -0.7% |
| 2005 | 15.37 LCU per US$, period average | +11.5% |
| 2006 | 15.38 LCU per US$, period average | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 15.38 LCU per US$, period average | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 15.38 LCU per US$, period average | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 15.38 LCU per US$, period average | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 15.38 LCU per US$, period average | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 15.38 LCU per US$, period average | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 15.38 LCU per US$, period average | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 15.38 LCU per US$, period average | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 15.38 LCU per US$, period average | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 15.38 LCU per US$, period average | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 15.35 LCU per US$, period average | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 15.07 LCU per US$, period average | -1.8% |
| 2018 | 15.07 LCU per US$, period average | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 15.07 LCU per US$, period average | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 15.07 LCU per US$, period average | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 15.07 LCU per US$, period average | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 15.07 LCU per US$, period average | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 15.07 LCU per US$, period average | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 15.07 LCU per US$, period average | +0.0% |
Eritrea compared with similar countries
- Eritrea's 15.07 LCU per US$, period average is below the median for low income countries, which is 606.35 LCU per US$, period average, 2% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Eritrea's 15.07 LCU per US$, period average is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 606.35 LCU per US$, period average, 2% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2.18 LCU per US$, period average | 2.07 LCU per US$, period average | 2.5 LCU per US$, period average | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.07 LCU per US$, period average | 2.07 LCU per US$, period average | 2.07 LCU per US$, period average | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.22 LCU per US$, period average | 2.07 LCU per US$, period average | 8.15 LCU per US$, period average | 10 |
| 2000s | 13.94 LCU per US$, period average | 9.62 LCU per US$, period average | 15.38 LCU per US$, period average | 10 |
| 2010s | 15.28 LCU per US$, period average | 15.07 LCU per US$, period average | 15.38 LCU per US$, period average | 10 |
| 2020s | 15.07 LCU per US$, period average | 15.07 LCU per US$, period average | 15.07 LCU per US$, period average | 5 |
Countries ranked near Eritrea
- 100 Mexico 18.3 LCU per US$, period average compare
- 101 Moldova 17.79 LCU per US$, period average compare
- 102 Maldives 15.39 LCU per US$, period average compare
- 104 Seychelles 14.53 LCU per US$, period average compare
- 105 Botswana 13.56 LCU per US$, period average compare
- 106 Ghana 11.02 LCU per US$, period average compare
More population data for Eritrea
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.278 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.3999 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.278 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.2011 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 5,964 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 1.97 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.4564 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.264 (2100)
- Population density 69.76 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 525,382 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is official exchange rate in Eritrea?
- Official exchange rate in Eritrea was 15.07 LCU per US$, period average in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest official exchange rate recorded in Eritrea?
- The highest recorded value was 15.38 LCU per US$, period average in 2006.
- What is the lowest official exchange rate recorded in Eritrea?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.07 LCU per US$, period average in 1974.
- How does Eritrea rank for official exchange rate?
- Eritrea ranks 103rd out of 209 countries with data for 2024.
- Is official exchange rate rising or falling in Eritrea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Eritrea data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Official exchange rate (LCU per US$, period average). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release