Inflation of consumer prices in Yemen
Yemen: Inflation of consumer prices was 8.1 in 2014. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2014)
8.1
Change on year
down 26.1%
World rank
33rd
of 190 countries
All-time high
55.08
in 1995
All-time low
2.18
in 1997
Years of data
24
1991–2014
Inflation of consumer prices in Yemen, 1991–2014
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2014, inflation of consumer prices in Yemen stood at 8.1.
That represents a change of down 26.1% on the previous year and down 35.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, inflation of consumer prices in Yemen peaked at 55.08 in 1995 and was at its lowest, 2.18, in 1997.
That places Yemen 33rd out of 190 countries with data for 2014, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Inflation of 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
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 (current US$), annual growth rate -19.51 % change on previous year (2018)
- GDP (current US$), per capita 633.89 current US$ per person (2018)
- GDP (current LCU), annual growth rate 15.72 % change on previous year (2018)
- GDP (current LCU), per unit of GDP 535.9 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2018)
- GDP (current LCU), per capita 339,699 current LCU per person (2018)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is inflation of consumer prices in Yemen?
- Inflation of consumer prices in Yemen was 8.1 in 2014, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest inflation of consumer prices recorded in Yemen?
- The highest recorded value was 55.08 in 1995.
- What is the lowest inflation of consumer prices recorded in Yemen?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.18 in 1997.
- How does Yemen rank for inflation of consumer prices?
- Yemen ranks 33rd out of 190 countries with data for 2014.
- Is inflation of 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 Our World in Data, published as part of Inflation of consumer prices. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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