Gross savings (current LCU), per unit of GDP in Yemen
Yemen: Gross savings (current LCU), per unit of GDP was -12.8 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Gross savings (current LCU), per unit of GDP in Yemen, 2005–2016
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in current LCU per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
In 2016, gross savings (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Yemen stood at -12.8 current LCU per US$ of GDP. That is the lowest value across all 12 years on record.
The figure is down 8.9% on the previous year and down 137.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross savings (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Yemen peaked at 42.88 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2005 and was at its lowest, -12.8 current LCU per US$ of GDP, in 2016.
Yemen ranks 176th of 178 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross savings (current LCU), per unit of GDP in Yemen, year by year
| Year | current LCU per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 42.88 current LCU per US$ of GDP | — |
| 2006 | 34.46 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -19.6% |
| 2007 | 20.35 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -40.9% |
| 2008 | 21.51 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +5.7% |
| 2009 | 7.07 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -67.1% |
| 2010 | 18.12 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +156.1% |
| 2011 | 5.34 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -70.5% |
| 2012 | 17.25 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +222.8% |
| 2013 | 10.29 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -40.4% |
| 2014 | 21.11 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +105.2% |
| 2015 | -11.75 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -155.7% |
| 2016 | -12.8 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +8.9% |
Yemen compared with similar countries
- Yemen's -12.8 current LCU per US$ of GDP is below the median for low income countries, which is 79.11 current LCU per US$ of GDP. (20 countries reporting)
- Yemen's -12.8 current LCU per US$ of GDP is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1.08 current LCU per US$ of GDP. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 25.25 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 7.07 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 42.88 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 5 |
| 2010s | 6.8 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -12.8 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 21.11 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 7 |
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$), annual growth rate -25.9 % change on previous year (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross savings (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Yemen?
- Gross savings (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Yemen was -12.8 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2016, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross savings (current lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Yemen?
- The highest recorded value was 42.88 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2005.
- What is the lowest gross savings (current lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Yemen?
- The lowest recorded value was -12.8 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2016.
- How does Yemen rank for gross savings (current lcu), per unit of gdp?
- Yemen ranks 176th out of 178 countries with data for 2016.
- Is gross savings (current lcu), per unit of gdp rising or falling in Yemen?
- Over the last ten years it is down 137.1%. 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 savings (current LCU), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Gross savings (current LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Gross savings (current LCU) ÷ GDP (current US$)
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Gross savings (current LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.