Communications, computer, etc. in Yemen
Yemen: Communications, computer, etc. was 29.5% in 2016. ▲ Rising
Communications, computer, etc. in Yemen, 2005–2016
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in % of service imports, BoP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for communications, computer, etc. in Yemen is 29.5%, measured in 2016.
That represents a change of up 54.8% on the previous year and down 10.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, communications, computer, etc. in Yemen peaked at 32.8% in 2006 and was at its lowest, 6.3%, in 2008.
Yemen ranks 114th of 198 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 12 years of available data.
Communications, computer, etc. in Yemen, year by year
| Year | % of service imports, BoP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 12.8% | — |
| 2006 | 32.8% | +157.3% |
| 2007 | 19.7% | -39.9% |
| 2008 | 6.3% | -67.9% |
| 2009 | 13.2% | +108.6% |
| 2010 | 19.2% | +45.2% |
| 2011 | 20.0% | +4.2% |
| 2012 | 18.3% | -8.3% |
| 2013 | 20.9% | +14.0% |
| 2014 | 16.5% | -21.1% |
| 2015 | 19.1% | +15.6% |
| 2016 | 29.5% | +54.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 17.0% | 6.3% | 32.8% | 5 |
| 2010s | 20.5% | 16.5% | 29.5% | 7 |
Countries ranked near Yemen
More economy & growth data for Yemen
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 3.38 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 5.5 Percent per annum (2029)
- Gross capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate 139.92 % change on previous year (2018)
- Gross capital formation (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.0618 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2018)
- Gross capital formation (current US$), per capita 39.15 current US$ per person (2018)
- Gross capital formation (current LCU), annual growth rate 244.91 % change on previous year (2018)
- Gross capital formation (current LCU), per unit of GDP 33.1 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2018)
- Gross capital formation (current LCU), per capita 20,982 current LCU per person (2018)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 181.78 % change on previous year (2018)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.0999 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2018)
Frequently asked questions
- What is communications, computer, etc. in Yemen?
- Communications, computer, etc. in Yemen was 29.5% in 2016, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest communications, computer, etc. recorded in Yemen?
- The highest recorded value was 32.8% in 2006.
- What is the lowest communications, computer, etc. recorded in Yemen?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.3% in 2008.
- How does Yemen rank for communications, computer, etc.?
- Yemen ranks 114th out of 198 countries with data for 2016.
- Is communications, computer, etc. rising or falling in Yemen?
- Over the last ten years it is down 10.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Yemen data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Communications, computer, etc. (% of service imports, BoP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Communications, computer, information, and other services cover international telecommunications; computer data; news-related service transactions between residents and nonresidents; construction services; royalties and license fees; miscellaneous business, professional, and technical services; personal, cultural, and recreational services; manufacturing services on physical inputs owned by others; and maintenance and repair services and government services not included elsewhere. This indicator is expressed as a percentage of service imports which are services provided by non-residents to residents.