PPP conversion factor, private consumption (LCU per international $) in Ethiopia
Ethiopia: PPP conversion factor, private consumption (LCU per international $) was 24.49 LCU per international $ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
24.49 LCU per international $
Change on year
up 17.6%
World rank
72nd
of 204 countries
All-time high
24.49 LCU per international $
in 2024
All-time low
1.43 LCU per international $
in 1990
Years of data
35
1990–2024
PPP conversion factor, private consumption in Ethiopia, 1990–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in LCU per international $.
Analysis
In 2024, ppp conversion factor, private consumption in Ethiopia stood at 24.49 LCU per international $. That is the highest value across all 35 years on record.
That represents a change of up 17.6% on the previous year and up 238.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, ppp conversion factor, private consumption in Ethiopia peaked at 24.49 LCU per international $ in 2024 and was at its lowest, 1.43 LCU per international $, in 1990.
That places Ethiopia 72nd out of 204 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, private consumption (LCU per international $) in Ethiopia, year by year
| Year | LCU per international $ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1.43 LCU per international $ | — |
| 1991 | 1.87 LCU per international $ | +30.2% |
| 1992 | 2 LCU per international $ | +7.3% |
| 1993 | 2.01 LCU per international $ | +0.6% |
| 1994 | 2.11 LCU per international $ | +4.9% |
| 1995 | 2.26 LCU per international $ | +7.0% |
| 1996 | 2.01 LCU per international $ | -11.1% |
| 1997 | 2.01 LCU per international $ | +0.1% |
| 1998 | 2 LCU per international $ | -0.6% |
| 1999 | 2.11 LCU per international $ | +5.6% |
| 2000 | 2.05 LCU per international $ | -2.6% |
| 2001 | 1.83 LCU per international $ | -10.8% |
| 2002 | 1.82 LCU per international $ | -0.9% |
| 2003 | 2.02 LCU per international $ | +11.2% |
| 2004 | 2.03 LCU per international $ | +0.6% |
| 2005 | 2.16 LCU per international $ | +6.4% |
| 2006 | 2.35 LCU per international $ | +8.8% |
| 2007 | 2.68 LCU per international $ | +14.0% |
| 2008 | 3.73 LCU per international $ | +39.0% |
| 2009 | 4.06 LCU per international $ | +8.9% |
| 2010 | 4.32 LCU per international $ | +6.4% |
| 2011 | 5.57 LCU per international $ | +29.2% |
| 2012 | 6.69 LCU per international $ | +20.1% |
| 2013 | 7.17 LCU per international $ | +7.1% |
| 2014 | 7.24 LCU per international $ | +1.1% |
| 2015 | 7.7 LCU per international $ | +6.3% |
| 2016 | 7.8 LCU per international $ | +1.2% |
| 2017 | 8.21 LCU per international $ | +5.3% |
| 2018 | 8.96 LCU per international $ | +9.2% |
| 2019 | 9.86 LCU per international $ | +10.0% |
| 2020 | 11.29 LCU per international $ | +14.5% |
| 2021 | 13.44 LCU per international $ | +19.0% |
| 2022 | 16.66 LCU per international $ | +24.0% |
| 2023 | 20.83 LCU per international $ | +25.1% |
| 2024 | 24.49 LCU per international $ | +17.6% |
Ethiopia compared with similar countries
- Ethiopia's 24.49 LCU per international $ is below the median for low income countries, which is 219.4 LCU per international $, 11% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Ethiopia's 24.49 LCU per international $ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 203.53 LCU per international $, 12% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.98 LCU per international $ | 1.43 LCU per international $ | 2.26 LCU per international $ | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.47 LCU per international $ | 1.82 LCU per international $ | 4.06 LCU per international $ | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.35 LCU per international $ | 4.32 LCU per international $ | 9.86 LCU per international $ | 10 |
| 2020s | 17.34 LCU per international $ | 11.29 LCU per international $ | 24.49 LCU per international $ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Ethiopia
- 69 Kyrgyzstan 27.28 LCU per international $ compare
- 70 Russia 25.76 LCU per international $ compare
- 71 Mozambique 25.09 LCU per international $ compare
- 73 Dominican Republic 23.54 LCU per international $ compare
- 74 North Macedonia 22.45 LCU per international $ compare
- 75 Bhutan 20.88 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, private consumption in Ethiopia?
- Ppp conversion factor, private consumption in Ethiopia was 24.49 LCU per international $ in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest ppp conversion factor, private consumption recorded in Ethiopia?
- The highest recorded value was 24.49 LCU per international $ in 2024.
- What is the lowest ppp conversion factor, private consumption recorded in Ethiopia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.43 LCU per international $ in 1990.
- How does Ethiopia rank for ppp conversion factor, private consumption?
- Ethiopia ranks 72nd out of 204 countries with data for 2024.
- Is ppp conversion factor, private consumption rising or falling in Ethiopia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 238.1%. 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, private consumption (LCU per international $). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release