Gross capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate (current US) in Yemen
Yemen: Gross capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate (current US) was 139.92 % change on previous year in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Gross capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate in Yemen, 1991–2018
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Yemen recorded 139.92 % change on previous year for gross capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate in 2018. That is the highest value across all 28 years on record.
The figure is up 476.5% on the previous year and up 1,123.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate in Yemen peaked at 139.92 % change on previous year in 2018 and was at its lowest, -75.72 % change on previous year, in 2015.
Yemen ranks 2nd of 186 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate (current US) in Yemen, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 28.82 % change on previous year | — |
| 1992 | 76.81 % change on previous year | +166.6% |
| 1993 | 12.14 % change on previous year | -84.2% |
| 1994 | 33.45 % change on previous year | +175.6% |
| 1995 | -48.09 % change on previous year | -243.8% |
| 1996 | -46.22 % change on previous year | -3.9% |
| 1997 | 12.54 % change on previous year | -127.1% |
| 1998 | -11.23 % change on previous year | -189.6% |
| 1999 | -4.43 % change on previous year | -60.6% |
| 2000 | 28.2 % change on previous year | -737.1% |
| 2001 | 5.2 % change on previous year | -81.6% |
| 2002 | 2.56 % change on previous year | -50.8% |
| 2003 | 23.5 % change on previous year | +819.3% |
| 2004 | 15.21 % change on previous year | -35.3% |
| 2005 | 10.24 % change on previous year | -32.7% |
| 2006 | 0.7406 % change on previous year | -92.8% |
| 2007 | 19.19 % change on previous year | +2491.4% |
| 2008 | 11.44 % change on previous year | -40.4% |
| 2009 | -17.95 % change on previous year | -256.9% |
| 2010 | 5.88 % change on previous year | -132.8% |
| 2011 | -50.05 % change on previous year | -951.0% |
| 2012 | 71.18 % change on previous year | -242.2% |
| 2013 | 6.31 % change on previous year | -91.1% |
| 2014 | -11.61 % change on previous year | -283.9% |
| 2015 | -75.72 % change on previous year | +552.1% |
| 2016 | -36.33 % change on previous year | -52.0% |
| 2017 | 24.27 % change on previous year | -166.8% |
| 2018 | 139.92 % change on previous year | +476.5% |
Yemen compared with similar countries
- Yemen's 139.92 % change on previous year is above the median for low income countries, which is 14.53 % change on previous year, 9.6× the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Yemen's 139.92 % change on previous year is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 9.2 % change on previous year, 15.2× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Gross capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate (current US) in Yemen changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | +2491.4% | 0.7406 % change on previous year | 19.19 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5.98 % change on previous year | -48.09 % change on previous year | 76.81 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2000s | 9.83 % change on previous year | -17.95 % change on previous year | 28.2 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.21 % change on previous year | -75.72 % change on previous year | 139.92 % change on previous year | 9 |
Countries ranked near Yemen
More economy & growth data for Yemen
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 3.38 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 5.5 Percent per annum (2029)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate -7.91 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0019 units per US$ 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 (current us$), annual growth rate in Yemen?
- Gross capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate in Yemen was 139.92 % change on previous year in 2018, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Yemen?
- The highest recorded value was 139.92 % change on previous year in 2018.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Yemen?
- The lowest recorded value was -75.72 % change on previous year in 2015.
- How does Yemen rank for gross capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate?
- Yemen ranks 2nd out of 186 countries with data for 2018.
- Is gross capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate rising or falling in Yemen?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,123.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Yemen data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Gross capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Gross capital formation (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Gross capital formation Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
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The year-on-year percentage change in Gross capital formation (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.