Gross national expenditure in Yemen
Yemen: Gross national expenditure was 29.94 billion current US$ in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Gross national expenditure in Yemen, 1990–2018
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2018, gross national expenditure in Yemen stood at 29.94 billion current US$.
The figure is down 9.8% on the previous year and up 5.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross national expenditure in Yemen peaked at 47.65 billion current US$ in 2015 and was at its lowest, 7.08 billion current US$, in 1996.
Yemen ranks 113th of 186 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross national expenditure in Yemen, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 13.27 billion current US$ | — |
| 1991 | 17.48 billion current US$ | +31.8% |
| 1992 | 21.46 billion current US$ | +22.7% |
| 1993 | 27.31 billion current US$ | +27.2% |
| 1994 | 32.69 billion current US$ | +19.7% |
| 1995 | 15.30 billion current US$ | -53.2% |
| 1996 | 7.08 billion current US$ | -53.8% |
| 1997 | 7.44 billion current US$ | +5.2% |
| 1998 | 7.63 billion current US$ | +2.5% |
| 1999 | 7.82 billion current US$ | +2.5% |
| 2000 | 8.98 billion current US$ | +14.9% |
| 2001 | 9.77 billion current US$ | +8.8% |
| 2002 | 10.77 billion current US$ | +10.2% |
| 2003 | 11.95 billion current US$ | +11.0% |
| 2004 | 13.74 billion current US$ | +14.9% |
| 2005 | 15.88 billion current US$ | +15.6% |
| 2006 | 18.98 billion current US$ | +19.5% |
| 2007 | 23.23 billion current US$ | +22.4% |
| 2008 | 28.41 billion current US$ | +22.3% |
| 2009 | 28.00 billion current US$ | -1.4% |
| 2010 | 32.27 billion current US$ | +15.2% |
| 2011 | 33.50 billion current US$ | +3.8% |
| 2012 | 39.52 billion current US$ | +18.0% |
| 2013 | 43.56 billion current US$ | +10.2% |
| 2014 | 45.51 billion current US$ | +4.5% |
| 2015 | 47.65 billion current US$ | +4.7% |
| 2016 | 38.04 billion current US$ | -20.2% |
| 2017 | 33.18 billion current US$ | -12.8% |
| 2018 | 29.94 billion current US$ | -9.8% |
Yemen compared with similar countries
- Yemen's 29.94 billion current US$ is above the median for low income countries, which is 21.96 billion current US$, 1.4× the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Yemen's 29.94 billion current US$ is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 88.61 billion current US$, 34% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 15.75 billion current US$ | 7.08 billion current US$ | 32.69 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 16.97 billion current US$ | 8.98 billion current US$ | 28.41 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 38.13 billion current US$ | 29.94 billion current US$ | 47.65 billion current US$ | 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)
- 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$), annual growth rate -25.9 % change on previous year (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross national expenditure in Yemen?
- Gross national expenditure in Yemen was 29.94 billion current US$ in 2018, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gross national expenditure recorded in Yemen?
- The highest recorded value was 47.65 billion current US$ in 2015.
- What is the lowest gross national expenditure recorded in Yemen?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.08 billion current US$ in 1996.
- How does Yemen rank for gross national expenditure?
- Yemen ranks 113th out of 186 countries with data for 2018.
- Is gross national expenditure rising or falling in Yemen?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.4%. 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 national expenditure (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Gross national expenditure is the sum of household final consumption expenditure, general government final consumption expenditure, and gross capital formation. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.