Gross savings (current US$) in Yemen
Yemen: Gross savings (current US$) was -1.41 billion current US$ in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Gross savings in Yemen, 2005–2016
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2016, gross savings in Yemen stood at -1.41 billion current US$.
The figure is up 34.7% on the previous year and down 142.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross savings in Yemen peaked at 4.25 billion current US$ in 2014 and was at its lowest, -2.16 billion current US$, in 2015.
Yemen ranks 177th of 178 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross savings (current US$) in Yemen, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 3.74 billion current US$ | — |
| 2006 | 3.33 billion current US$ | -11.0% |
| 2007 | 2.21 billion current US$ | -33.5% |
| 2008 | 2.90 billion current US$ | +30.8% |
| 2009 | 876.51 million current US$ | -69.7% |
| 2010 | 2.55 billion current US$ | +190.9% |
| 2011 | 818.08 million current US$ | -67.9% |
| 2012 | 2.85 billion current US$ | +248.4% |
| 2013 | 1.94 billion current US$ | -32.1% |
| 2014 | 4.25 billion current US$ | +119.4% |
| 2015 | -2.16 billion current US$ | -150.9% |
| 2016 | -1.41 billion current US$ | -34.7% |
Yemen compared with similar countries
- Yemen's -1.41 billion current US$ is below the median for low income countries, which is 1.39 billion current US$. (20 countries reporting)
- Yemen's -1.41 billion current US$ is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 29.69 billion current US$. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.61 billion current US$ | 876.51 million current US$ | 3.74 billion current US$ | 5 |
| 2010s | 1.26 billion current US$ | -2.16 billion current US$ | 4.25 billion current US$ | 7 |
Countries ranked near Yemen
- 174 Sao Tome and Principe 2.08 million current US$ compare
- 175 Palau -35.86 million current US$ compare
- 176 East Timor -394.17 million current US$ compare
- 178 Lebanon -2.52 billion current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for Yemen
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate 84.27 % change on previous year (2024)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross savings in Yemen?
- Gross savings in Yemen was -1.41 billion current US$ in 2016, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest gross savings recorded in Yemen?
- The highest recorded value was 4.25 billion current US$ in 2014.
- What is the lowest gross savings recorded in Yemen?
- The lowest recorded value was -2.16 billion current US$ in 2015.
- How does Yemen rank for gross savings?
- Yemen ranks 177th out of 178 countries with data for 2016.
- Is gross savings rising or falling in Yemen?
- Over the last ten years it is down 142.4%. 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 Offices (NSOs), published as part of Gross savings (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Savings is an amount that represents the part of disposable income (adjusted for the change in pension entitlements) that is not spent on final consumption. Gross savings are calculated as gross national income less total consumption, plus net transfers. 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.