Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$) in Yemen
Yemen: Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$) was 20.74 billion current US$ in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) in Yemen, 1990–2018
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
Yemen recorded 20.74 billion current US$ for gross value added at basic prices (gva) in 2018.
That represents a change of down 19.5% on the previous year and down 19.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross value added at basic prices (gva) in Yemen peaked at 41.50 billion current US$ in 2014 and was at its lowest, 6.07 billion current US$, in 1998.
That places Yemen 126th out of 207 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$) in Yemen, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 12.14 billion current US$ | — |
| 1991 | 14.08 billion current US$ | +16.0% |
| 1992 | 17.24 billion current US$ | +22.5% |
| 1993 | 20.87 billion current US$ | +21.0% |
| 1994 | 26.90 billion current US$ | +28.9% |
| 1995 | 12.28 billion current US$ | -54.3% |
| 1996 | 6.24 billion current US$ | -49.2% |
| 1997 | 6.56 billion current US$ | +5.3% |
| 1998 | 6.07 billion current US$ | -7.5% |
| 1999 | 7.33 billion current US$ | +20.8% |
| 2000 | 9.29 billion current US$ | +26.7% |
| 2001 | 9.46 billion current US$ | +1.8% |
| 2002 | 10.27 billion current US$ | +8.5% |
| 2003 | 11.31 billion current US$ | +10.1% |
| 2004 | 13.31 billion current US$ | +17.7% |
| 2005 | 16.06 billion current US$ | +20.7% |
| 2006 | 18.30 billion current US$ | +13.9% |
| 2007 | 20.78 billion current US$ | +13.6% |
| 2008 | 25.83 billion current US$ | +24.3% |
| 2009 | 24.13 billion current US$ | -6.6% |
| 2010 | 29.67 billion current US$ | +23.0% |
| 2011 | 31.42 billion current US$ | +5.9% |
| 2012 | 33.99 billion current US$ | +8.2% |
| 2013 | 38.80 billion current US$ | +14.2% |
| 2014 | 41.50 billion current US$ | +7.0% |
| 2015 | 40.75 billion current US$ | -1.8% |
| 2016 | 30.07 billion current US$ | -26.2% |
| 2017 | 25.77 billion current US$ | -14.3% |
| 2018 | 20.74 billion current US$ | -19.5% |
Yemen compared with similar countries
- Yemen's 20.74 billion current US$ is above the median for low income countries, which is 18.14 billion current US$, 1.1× the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Yemen's 20.74 billion current US$ is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 110.20 billion current US$, 19% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 12.97 billion current US$ | 6.07 billion current US$ | 26.90 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 15.87 billion current US$ | 9.29 billion current US$ | 25.83 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 32.52 billion current US$ | 20.74 billion current US$ | 41.50 billion current US$ | 9 |
Countries ranked near Yemen
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 value added at basic prices (gva) in Yemen?
- Gross value added at basic prices (gva) in Yemen was 20.74 billion current US$ in 2018, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest gross value added at basic prices (gva) recorded in Yemen?
- The highest recorded value was 41.50 billion current US$ in 2014.
- What is the lowest gross value added at basic prices (gva) recorded in Yemen?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.07 billion current US$ in 1998.
- How does Yemen rank for gross value added at basic prices (gva)?
- Yemen ranks 126th out of 207 countries with data for 2018.
- Is gross value added at basic prices (gva) rising or falling in Yemen?
- Over the last ten years it is down 19.7%. 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 Offices (NSOs), published as part of Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Gross value added at basic prices reflects the price of products receivable by the producer exclusive of taxes payable on products and inclusive of subsidies receivable on products, less intermediate consumption valued at purchasers' prices. 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.