Gross domestic product (GDP) in Yemen
Yemen: Gross domestic product (GDP) was 60.85 billion international-$ in 2011 prices in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
60.85 billion international-$ in 2011 prices
Change on year
up 1.5%
World rank
102nd
of 166 countries
All-time high
111.62 billion international-$ in 2011 prices
in 2010
All-time low
6.94 billion international-$ in 2011 prices
in 1950
Years of data
73
1950–2022
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 102nd of 166 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.
Gross domestic product (GDP) in Yemen, year by year
| Year | international-$ in 2011 prices | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 6.94 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | — |
| 1951 | 7.12 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.7% |
| 1952 | 7.31 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.6% |
| 1953 | 7.50 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.6% |
| 1954 | 7.70 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.7% |
| 1955 | 7.91 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.7% |
| 1956 | 8.11 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.6% |
| 1957 | 8.34 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.7% |
| 1958 | 8.55 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.6% |
| 1959 | 8.78 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.7% |
| 1960 | 9.03 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.8% |
| 1961 | 9.26 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.6% |
| 1962 | 9.51 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.7% |
| 1963 | 9.80 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.0% |
| 1964 | 10.05 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.6% |
| 1965 | 10.34 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.8% |
| 1966 | 10.63 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.9% |
| 1967 | 10.95 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.0% |
| 1968 | 11.24 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.7% |
| 1969 | 11.57 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.9% |
| 1970 | 13.92 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +20.3% |
| 1971 | 16.34 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +17.4% |
| 1972 | 17.65 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +8.0% |
| 1973 | 19.81 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +12.2% |
| 1974 | 20.96 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.8% |
| 1975 | 22.57 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +7.7% |
| 1976 | 26.09 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +15.6% |
| 1977 | 28.96 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +11.0% |
| 1978 | 31.42 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +8.5% |
| 1979 | 33.16 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.5% |
| 1980 | 33.33 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +0.5% |
| 1981 | 35.37 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +6.1% |
| 1982 | 35.97 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.7% |
| 1983 | 38.03 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.7% |
| 1984 | 39.50 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.9% |
| 1985 | 39.18 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -0.8% |
| 1986 | 40.04 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.2% |
| 1987 | 41.65 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.0% |
| 1988 | 43.43 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.3% |
| 1989 | 44.96 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.5% |
| 1990 | 44.97 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 47.17 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.9% |
| 1992 | 50.26 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +6.5% |
| 1993 | 51.55 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.6% |
| 1994 | 54.34 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.4% |
| 1995 | 56.71 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.4% |
| 1996 | 58.93 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.9% |
| 1997 | 61.83 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.9% |
| 1998 | 65.61 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +6.1% |
| 1999 | 68.26 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.0% |
| 2000 | 72.60 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +6.4% |
| 2001 | 75.47 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.0% |
| 2002 | 78.59 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.1% |
| 2003 | 81.58 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.8% |
| 2004 | 84.85 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.0% |
| 2005 | 89.71 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.7% |
| 2006 | 92.69 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.3% |
| 2007 | 95.91 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.5% |
| 2008 | 99.52 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.8% |
| 2009 | 103.51 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.0% |
| 2010 | 111.62 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +7.8% |
| 2011 | 97.62 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -12.5% |
| 2012 | 99.96 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.4% |
| 2013 | 104.78 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.8% |
| 2014 | 104.58 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 75.31 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -28.0% |
| 2016 | 68.25 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -9.4% |
| 2017 | 64.78 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -5.1% |
| 2018 | 65.27 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +0.8% |
| 2019 | 66.19 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.4% |
| 2020 | 60.56 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -8.5% |
| 2021 | 59.95 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -1.0% |
| 2022 | 60.85 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.5% |
Yemen compared with similar countries
- Yemen's 60.85 billion international-$ in 2011 prices is above the median for low income countries, which is 30.55 billion international-$ in 2011 prices, 2.0× the median. (21 countries reporting)
- Yemen's 60.85 billion international-$ in 2011 prices is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 177.35 billion international-$ in 2011 prices, 34% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Gross domestic product (GDP) in Yemen changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | -28.0% | 104.58 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 75.31 billion international-$ in 2011 prices |
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
- 99 Zambia 68.47 billion international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 100 Cambodia 65.14 billion international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 101 Paraguay 65.13 billion international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 103 El Salvador 59.27 billion international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 104 Bahrain 58.77 billion international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 105 Laos 54.95 billion international-$ in 2011 prices compare
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)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 3.33 million BoP, current US$ (2019)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0002 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2018)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 0.0949 BoP, current US$ per person (2019)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled -370.98 million BoP, current US$ (2019)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -31.51 % change on previous year (2019)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.0131 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2018)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -10.57 BoP, current US$ per person (2019)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate -25.9 % change on previous year (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross domestic product (gdp) in Yemen?
- Gross domestic product (gdp) in Yemen was 60.85 billion international-$ 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 102nd out of 166 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.