Gross domestic product (GDP) in Yemen
Yemen: Gross domestic product (GDP) was 33.68 billion international-$ in 2021 prices in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
33.68 billion international-$ in 2021 prices
Change on year
down 6.7%
World rank
140th
of 184 countries
All-time high
124.63 billion international-$ in 2021 prices
in 2010
All-time low
8.53 billion international-$ in 2021 prices
in 1989
Years of data
35
1989–2023
Gross domestic product (GDP) in Yemen, 1989–2023
Source: Feenstra et al. – Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in international-$ in 2021 prices.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross domestic product (gdp) in Yemen is 33.68 billion international-$ in 2021 prices, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 6.7% on the previous year and down 68.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic product (gdp) in Yemen peaked at 124.63 billion international-$ in 2021 prices in 2010 and was at its lowest, 8.53 billion international-$ in 2021 prices, in 1989.
That places Yemen 140th out of 184 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
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 2021 prices | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 8.53 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | — |
| 1990 | 10.50 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +23.2% |
| 1991 | 10.03 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -4.5% |
| 1992 | 10.34 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +3.1% |
| 1993 | 10.68 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +3.3% |
| 1994 | 11.10 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +3.9% |
| 1995 | 12.97 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +16.8% |
| 1996 | 16.20 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +25.0% |
| 1997 | 18.13 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +11.9% |
| 1998 | 19.91 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +9.8% |
| 1999 | 22.80 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +14.5% |
| 2000 | 26.87 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +17.9% |
| 2001 | 29.59 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +10.1% |
| 2002 | 34.55 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +16.8% |
| 2003 | 41.11 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +19.0% |
| 2004 | 53.47 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +30.1% |
| 2005 | 81.59 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +52.6% |
| 2006 | 85.86 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +5.2% |
| 2007 | 92.62 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +7.9% |
| 2008 | 101.95 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +10.1% |
| 2009 | 103.26 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +1.3% |
| 2010 | 124.63 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +20.7% |
| 2011 | 111.03 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -10.9% |
| 2012 | 105.39 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -5.1% |
| 2013 | 107.71 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +2.2% |
| 2014 | 106.70 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -0.9% |
| 2015 | 69.29 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -35.1% |
| 2016 | 52.46 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -24.3% |
| 2017 | 39.32 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -25.0% |
| 2018 | 43.79 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +11.4% |
| 2019 | 39.90 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -8.9% |
| 2020 | 34.73 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -12.9% |
| 2021 | 35.30 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +1.6% |
| 2022 | 36.11 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +2.3% |
| 2023 | 33.68 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -6.7% |
Yemen compared with similar countries
- Yemen's 33.68 billion international-$ in 2021 prices is below the median for low income countries, which is 42.81 billion international-$ in 2021 prices, 79% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Yemen's 33.68 billion international-$ in 2021 prices is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 266.11 billion international-$ in 2021 prices, 13% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 8.53 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 8.53 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 8.53 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 1 |
| 1990s | 14.26 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 10.03 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 22.80 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 10 |
| 2000s | 65.09 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 26.87 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 103.26 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 10 |
| 2010s | 80.02 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 39.32 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 124.63 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 10 |
| 2020s | 34.96 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 33.68 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 36.11 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 4 |
Countries ranked near Yemen
- 137 Mauritius 35.38 billion international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 138 Moldova 34.88 billion international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 139 Haiti 34.54 billion international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 141 Cyprus 32.69 billion international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 142 Mauritania 29.04 billion international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 143 Namibia 28.74 billion international-$ in 2021 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$), annual growth rate -25.9 % change on previous year (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross domestic product (gdp) in Yemen?
- Gross domestic product (gdp) in Yemen was 33.68 billion international-$ in 2021 prices in 2023, according to Feenstra et al. – Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Yemen?
- The highest recorded value was 124.63 billion international-$ in 2021 prices in 2010.
- What is the lowest gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Yemen?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.53 billion international-$ in 2021 prices in 1989.
- How does Yemen rank for gross domestic product (gdp)?
- Yemen ranks 140th out of 184 countries with data for 2023.
- Is gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in Yemen?
- Over the last ten years it is down 68.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Yemen data come from?
- The figures come from Feenstra et al. – Penn World Table (2025) – 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.