Gross capital formation (current LCU) in Yemen
Yemen: Gross capital formation (current LCU) was 715.19 billion current LCU in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Gross capital formation in Yemen, 1990–2018
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross capital formation in Yemen is 715.19 billion current LCU, measured in 2018.
That represents a change of up 244.9% on the previous year and down 13.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation in Yemen peaked at 828.73 billion current LCU in 2008 and was at its lowest, 18.41 billion current LCU, in 1990.
That places Yemen 70th out of 187 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross capital formation (current LCU) in Yemen, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 18.41 billion current LCU | — |
| 1991 | 24.33 billion current LCU | +32.2% |
| 1992 | 43.03 billion current LCU | +76.8% |
| 1993 | 48.25 billion current LCU | +12.1% |
| 1994 | 64.39 billion current LCU | +33.5% |
| 1995 | 112.71 billion current LCU | +75.0% |
| 1996 | 170.88 billion current LCU | +51.6% |
| 1997 | 217.79 billion current LCU | +27.5% |
| 1998 | 203.18 billion current LCU | -6.7% |
| 1999 | 222.58 billion current LCU | +9.5% |
| 2000 | 294.96 billion current LCU | +32.5% |
| 2001 | 325.11 billion current LCU | +10.2% |
| 2002 | 347.13 billion current LCU | +6.8% |
| 2003 | 447.82 billion current LCU | +29.0% |
| 2004 | 519.87 billion current LCU | +16.1% |
| 2005 | 594.52 billion current LCU | +14.4% |
| 2006 | 616.04 billion current LCU | +3.6% |
| 2007 | 740.84 billion current LCU | +20.3% |
| 2008 | 828.73 billion current LCU | +11.9% |
| 2009 | 690.46 billion current LCU | -16.7% |
| 2010 | 791.42 billion current LCU | +14.6% |
| 2011 | 384.87 billion current LCU | -51.4% |
| 2012 | 660.36 billion current LCU | +71.6% |
| 2013 | 703.97 billion current LCU | +6.6% |
| 2014 | 622.23 billion current LCU | -11.6% |
| 2015 | 162.28 billion current LCU | -73.9% |
| 2016 | 127.08 billion current LCU | -21.7% |
| 2017 | 207.35 billion current LCU | +63.2% |
| 2018 | 715.19 billion current LCU | +244.9% |
Yemen compared with similar countries
- Yemen's 715.19 billion current LCU is below the median for low income countries, which is 1.76 trillion current LCU, 41% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Yemen's 715.19 billion current LCU is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 262.91 billion current LCU, 2.7× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Gross capital formation (current LCU) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +244.9% | 207.35 billion current LCU | 715.19 billion current LCU |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 112.55 billion current LCU | 18.41 billion current LCU | 222.58 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 540.55 billion current LCU | 294.96 billion current LCU | 828.73 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 486.08 billion current LCU | 127.08 billion current LCU | 791.42 billion current LCU | 9 |
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)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate -7.91 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0019 units per US$ of GDP (2018)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 0.6707 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate -12.31 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0014 units per US$ of GDP (2018)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 0.4898 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0313 units per US$ of GDP (2018)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross capital formation in Yemen?
- Gross capital formation in Yemen was 715.19 billion current LCU in 2018, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gross capital formation recorded in Yemen?
- The highest recorded value was 828.73 billion current LCU in 2008.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation recorded in Yemen?
- The lowest recorded value was 18.41 billion current LCU in 1990.
- How does Yemen rank for gross capital formation?
- Yemen ranks 70th out of 187 countries with data for 2018.
- Is gross capital formation rising or falling in Yemen?
- Over the last ten years it is down 13.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Yemen data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Gross capital formation (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Gross capital formation includes acquisitions less disposals of produced assets for purposes of fixed capital formation, inventories or valuables. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This series is expressed in local currency units.