Gross domestic product (GDP) in Yemen
Yemen: Gross domestic product (GDP) was 60.85 billion international-$ in 2011 prices in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Gross domestic product (GDP) in Yemen, 1950–2022
Source: Bolt and van Zanden – Maddison Project Database 2023 – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in international-$ in 2011 prices.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross domestic product (gdp) in Yemen is 60.85 billion international-$ in 2011 prices, measured in 2022.
The figure is up 1.5% on the previous year and down 39.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic product (gdp) in Yemen peaked at 111.62 billion international-$ in 2011 prices in 2010 and was at its lowest, 6.94 billion international-$ in 2011 prices, in 1950.
Yemen ranks 101st of 165 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 7.83 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 6.94 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 8.78 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1960s | 10.24 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 9.03 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 11.57 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1970s | 23.09 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 13.92 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 33.16 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1980s | 39.15 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 33.33 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 44.96 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1990s | 55.96 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 44.97 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 68.26 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 2000s | 87.44 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 72.60 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 103.51 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 2010s | 85.84 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 64.78 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 111.62 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 2020s | 60.46 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 59.95 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 60.85 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 3 |
Countries ranked near Yemen
- 98 Zambia 68.47 billion international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 99 Cambodia 65.14 billion international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 100 Paraguay 65.13 billion international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 102 El Salvador 59.27 billion international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 103 Bahrain 58.77 billion international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 104 Laos 54.95 billion international-$ in 2011 prices compare
More economy & growth data for Yemen
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP -38.6% (2018)
- Inflation of consumer prices 8.1% (2014)
- GDP per capita 1,079 constant 2015 US$ (2018)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 36.79 billion constant 2015 US$ (2018)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 1,079 constant 2015 US$ (2018)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 2,091 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 4.42 trillion current LCU (2018)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 8.25 billion current US$ (2018)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 463.15 billion current LCU (2018)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 864.25 million current US$ (2018)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross domestic product (gdp) in Yemen?
- Gross domestic product (gdp) in Yemen was 60.85 billion international-$ in 2011 prices in 2022, according to Bolt and van Zanden – Maddison Project Database 2023 – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Yemen?
- The highest recorded value was 111.62 billion international-$ in 2011 prices in 2010.
- What is the lowest gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Yemen?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.94 billion international-$ in 2011 prices in 1950.
- How does Yemen rank for gross domestic product (gdp)?
- Yemen ranks 101st out of 165 countries with data for 2022.
- Is gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in Yemen?
- Over the last ten years it is down 39.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Yemen data come from?
- The figures come from Bolt and van Zanden – Maddison Project Database 2023 – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Gross domestic product (GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total economic output of a country or region per year. This data is adjusted for inflation and differences in living costs between countries.