Imports by region of origin, annual growth rate in Yemen
Yemen: Imports by region of origin, annual growth rate was -25.42 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Imports by region of origin, annual growth rate in Yemen, 1991–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2024, imports by region of origin, annual growth rate in Yemen stood at -25.42 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of up 51.5% on the previous year and down 150.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports by region of origin, annual growth rate in Yemen peaked at 233.36 % change on previous year in 2002 and was at its lowest, -87.16 % change on previous year, in 2015.
That places Yemen 185th out of 210 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports by region of origin, annual growth rate in Yemen, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | -13.73 % change on previous year | — |
| 1992 | 102.1 % change on previous year | -843.4% |
| 1993 | 9.72 % change on previous year | -90.5% |
| 1994 | -27.61 % change on previous year | -383.9% |
| 1995 | -34.77 % change on previous year | +26.0% |
| 1996 | 21.34 % change on previous year | -161.4% |
| 1997 | -4.84 % change on previous year | -122.7% |
| 1998 | -2.18 % change on previous year | -54.9% |
| 1999 | -6.96 % change on previous year | +218.8% |
| 2000 | -18.6 % change on previous year | +167.5% |
| 2001 | 23.08 % change on previous year | -224.0% |
| 2002 | 233.36 % change on previous year | +911.2% |
| 2003 | -50.69 % change on previous year | -121.7% |
| 2004 | -7.64 % change on previous year | -84.9% |
| 2005 | 12.09 % change on previous year | -258.3% |
| 2006 | 59.53 % change on previous year | +392.4% |
| 2007 | 83.25 % change on previous year | +39.8% |
| 2008 | 17.18 % change on previous year | -79.4% |
| 2009 | -15.05 % change on previous year | -187.6% |
| 2010 | -16.21 % change on previous year | +7.7% |
| 2011 | 46.46 % change on previous year | -386.6% |
| 2012 | -16.73 % change on previous year | -136.0% |
| 2013 | -29.49 % change on previous year | +76.2% |
| 2014 | 50.1 % change on previous year | -269.9% |
| 2015 | -87.16 % change on previous year | -274.0% |
| 2016 | -22.01 % change on previous year | -74.7% |
| 2017 | 3.76 % change on previous year | -117.1% |
| 2018 | -11.3 % change on previous year | -400.2% |
| 2019 | 128.83 % change on previous year | -1240.1% |
| 2020 | 18.92 % change on previous year | -85.3% |
| 2021 | -23.8 % change on previous year | -225.8% |
| 2022 | 30.78 % change on previous year | -229.3% |
| 2023 | -52.44 % change on previous year | -270.4% |
| 2024 | -25.42 % change on previous year | -51.5% |
Yemen compared with similar countries
- Yemen's -25.42 % change on previous year is below the median for low income countries, which is -2.72 % change on previous year, 9.4× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Yemen's -25.42 % change on previous year is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is -1.98 % change on previous year, 12.8× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4.79 % change on previous year | -34.77 % change on previous year | 102.1 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2000s | 33.65 % change on previous year | -50.69 % change on previous year | 233.36 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.62 % change on previous year | -87.16 % change on previous year | 128.83 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -10.39 % change on previous year | -52.44 % change on previous year | 30.78 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Yemen
- 182 South Africa -24.65 % change on previous year compare
- 183 Sudan -24.86 % change on previous year compare
- 184 Botswana -24.98 % change on previous year compare
- 186 Burkina Faso -25.86 % change on previous year compare
- 187 Montserrat -26.82 % change on previous year compare
- 188 Malawi -26.94 % change on previous year compare
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 imports by region of origin, annual growth rate in Yemen?
- Imports by region of origin, annual growth rate in Yemen was -25.42 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest imports by region of origin, annual growth rate recorded in Yemen?
- The highest recorded value was 233.36 % change on previous year in 2002.
- What is the lowest imports by region of origin, annual growth rate recorded in Yemen?
- The lowest recorded value was -87.16 % change on previous year in 2015.
- How does Yemen rank for imports by region of origin, annual growth rate?
- Yemen ranks 185th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is imports by region of origin, annual growth rate rising or falling in Yemen?
- Over the last ten years it is down 150.7%. 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 Imports by region of origin, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Imports by region of origin. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Imports by region of origin International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Imports by region of origin. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.