Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) in Yemen
Yemen: Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) 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$, in 1998.
That places Yemen 126th out of 207 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) in Yemen, year by year
| Year | current US$ | 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
- 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$), annual growth rate -25.9 % change on previous year (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross value added at basic prices (gva) in Yemen?
- Gross value added at basic prices (gva) in Yemen was 20.74 billion current US$ 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.