Inflation, consumer prices in Yemen
Yemen: Inflation, consumer prices was 8.1 in 2014. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2014)
8.1
Change on year
down 26.1%
World rank
11th
of 70 countries
All-time high
55.08
in 1995
All-time low
2.18
in 1997
Years of data
24
1991–2014
Inflation, consumer prices in Yemen, 1991–2014
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2014, inflation, consumer prices in Yemen stood at 8.1.
The figure is down 26.1% on the previous year and down 35.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, inflation, consumer prices in Yemen peaked at 55.08 in 1995 and was at its lowest, 2.18, in 1997.
Yemen ranks 11th of 70 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Inflation, consumer prices in Yemen, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 36 | — |
| 1992 | 29.41 | -18.3% |
| 1993 | 35.75 | +21.6% |
| 1994 | 49.39 | +38.2% |
| 1995 | 55.08 | +11.5% |
| 1996 | 30.73 | -44.2% |
| 1997 | 2.18 | -92.9% |
| 1998 | 5.98 | +174.6% |
| 1999 | 8.66 | +44.9% |
| 2000 | 4.59 | -47.0% |
| 2001 | 11.91 | +159.5% |
| 2002 | 12.24 | +2.7% |
| 2003 | 10.83 | -11.5% |
| 2004 | 12.52 | +15.5% |
| 2005 | 11.81 | -5.6% |
| 2006 | 10.84 | -8.2% |
| 2007 | 7.91 | -27.1% |
| 2008 | 18.98 | +140.1% |
| 2009 | 5.41 | -71.5% |
| 2010 | 11.17 | +106.6% |
| 2011 | 19.54 | +74.9% |
| 2012 | 9.89 | -49.4% |
| 2013 | 10.97 | +11.0% |
| 2014 | 8.1 | -26.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 28.13 | 2.18 | 55.08 | 9 |
| 2000s | 10.7 | 4.59 | 18.98 | 10 |
| 2010s | 11.94 | 8.1 | 19.54 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Yemen
- 8 Uzbekistan 9.63
- 9 Kazakhstan 8.69 compare
- 10 Russian Federation 8.43 compare
- 12 Tunisia 7.21 compare
- 13 Ukraine 6.5 compare
- 14 Tajikistan 6 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)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 0.7523 % change on previous year (2018)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 1.7 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2018)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per capita 1,079 constant 2015 US$ per person (2018)
- GDP (constant LCU), annual growth rate 0.7526 % change on previous year (2018)
- GDP (constant LCU), per unit of GDP 10.53 constant LCU per US$ of GDP (2018)
- GDP (constant LCU), per capita 6,677 constant LCU per person (2018)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), annual growth rate -21.14 % change on previous year (2018)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), per unit of GDP -0.3239 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2018)
Frequently asked questions
- What is inflation, consumer prices in Yemen?
- Inflation, consumer prices in Yemen was 8.1 in 2014, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest inflation, consumer prices recorded in Yemen?
- The highest recorded value was 55.08 in 1995.
- What is the lowest inflation, consumer prices recorded in Yemen?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.18 in 1997.
- How does Yemen rank for inflation, consumer prices?
- Yemen ranks 11th out of 70 countries with data for 2014.
- Is inflation, consumer prices rising or falling in Yemen?
- Over the last ten years it is down 35.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Yemen data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Inflation, consumer prices (annual %). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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