PPP conversion factor, GDP (LCU per international $) (UNESCO) in Ethiopia
Ethiopia: PPP conversion factor, GDP (LCU per international $) (UNESCO) was 27.14 LCU per international $ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
27.14 LCU per international $
Change on year
up 22.6%
World rank
67th
of 203 countries
All-time high
27.14 LCU per international $
in 2024
All-time low
1.3 LCU per international $
in 1990
Years of data
35
1990–2024
PPP conversion factor, GDP in Ethiopia, 1990–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in LCU per international $.
Analysis
In 2024, ppp conversion factor, gdp in Ethiopia stood at 27.14 LCU per international $. That is the highest value across all 35 years on record.
The figure is up 22.6% on the previous year and up 284.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, ppp conversion factor, gdp in Ethiopia peaked at 27.14 LCU per international $ in 2024 and was at its lowest, 1.3 LCU per international $, in 1990.
That places Ethiopia 67th out of 203 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.
PPP conversion factor, GDP (LCU per international $) (UNESCO) in Ethiopia, year by year
| Year | LCU per international $ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1.3 LCU per international $ | — |
| 1991 | 1.5 LCU per international $ | +15.2% |
| 1992 | 1.69 LCU per international $ | +13.0% |
| 1993 | 1.87 LCU per international $ | +10.8% |
| 1994 | 1.89 LCU per international $ | +0.8% |
| 1995 | 2.09 LCU per international $ | +10.4% |
| 1996 | 2.05 LCU per international $ | -1.6% |
| 1997 | 2.02 LCU per international $ | -1.5% |
| 1998 | 2 LCU per international $ | -1.3% |
| 1999 | 2.01 LCU per international $ | +0.8% |
| 2000 | 2.1 LCU per international $ | +4.4% |
| 2001 | 1.94 LCU per international $ | -7.8% |
| 2002 | 1.84 LCU per international $ | -5.1% |
| 2003 | 2.03 LCU per international $ | +10.6% |
| 2004 | 2.06 LCU per international $ | +1.2% |
| 2005 | 2.19 LCU per international $ | +6.5% |
| 2006 | 2.37 LCU per international $ | +8.2% |
| 2007 | 2.71 LCU per international $ | +14.1% |
| 2008 | 3.46 LCU per international $ | +27.8% |
| 2009 | 4.27 LCU per international $ | +23.4% |
| 2010 | 4.28 LCU per international $ | +0.2% |
| 2011 | 5.04 LCU per international $ | +17.6% |
| 2012 | 6.62 LCU per international $ | +31.4% |
| 2013 | 7.03 LCU per international $ | +6.2% |
| 2014 | 7.07 LCU per international $ | +0.5% |
| 2015 | 7.65 LCU per international $ | +8.3% |
| 2016 | 7.91 LCU per international $ | +3.3% |
| 2017 | 8.34 LCU per international $ | +5.4% |
| 2018 | 9.32 LCU per international $ | +11.8% |
| 2019 | 10.37 LCU per international $ | +11.2% |
| 2020 | 11.79 LCU per international $ | +13.7% |
| 2021 | 13.73 LCU per international $ | +16.5% |
| 2022 | 17.26 LCU per international $ | +25.7% |
| 2023 | 22.14 LCU per international $ | +28.3% |
| 2024 | 27.14 LCU per international $ | +22.6% |
Ethiopia compared with similar countries
- Ethiopia's 27.14 LCU per international $ is below the median for low income countries, which is 207.36 LCU per international $, 13% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Ethiopia's 27.14 LCU per international $ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 193.27 LCU per international $, 14% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.84 LCU per international $ | 1.3 LCU per international $ | 2.09 LCU per international $ | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.5 LCU per international $ | 1.84 LCU per international $ | 4.27 LCU per international $ | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.36 LCU per international $ | 4.28 LCU per international $ | 10.37 LCU per international $ | 10 |
| 2020s | 18.41 LCU per international $ | 11.79 LCU per international $ | 27.14 LCU per international $ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Ethiopia
- 64 Nepal 33.56 LCU per international $ compare
- 65 Bangladesh 29.88 LCU per international $ compare
- 66 Russia 29.06 LCU per international $ compare
- 68 Uruguay 26.4 LCU per international $ compare
- 69 Kyrgyzstan 26.32 LCU per international $ compare
- 70 Mozambique 24.34 LCU per international $ compare
More population data for Ethiopia
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.4782 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 1.28 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.4782 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.2918 % change on previous year (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.229 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.484 (2100)
- Population density 325.45 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 23.22 million (2100)
- Population growth rate by level of development 0.484 (2100)
- Urbanization vs gdp, annual growth rate 2.06 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ppp conversion factor, gdp in Ethiopia?
- Ppp conversion factor, gdp in Ethiopia was 27.14 LCU per international $ in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest ppp conversion factor, gdp recorded in Ethiopia?
- The highest recorded value was 27.14 LCU per international $ in 2024.
- What is the lowest ppp conversion factor, gdp recorded in Ethiopia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.3 LCU per international $ in 1990.
- How does Ethiopia rank for ppp conversion factor, gdp?
- Ethiopia ranks 67th out of 203 countries with data for 2024.
- Is ppp conversion factor, gdp rising or falling in Ethiopia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 284.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ethiopia data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of PPP conversion factor, GDP (LCU per international $). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release