Total reserves in Yemen
Yemen: Total reserves was 1.25 billion includes gold, current US$ in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Total reserves in Yemen, 1990–2022
Source: International Financial Statistics database, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in includes gold, current US$.
Analysis
Yemen recorded 1.25 billion includes gold, current US$ for total reserves in 2022.
That represents a change of down 25.9% on the previous year and down 79.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total reserves in Yemen peaked at 8.15 billion includes gold, current US$ in 2008 and was at its lowest, 164.81 million includes gold, current US$, in 1993.
That places Yemen 144th out of 182 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total reserves in Yemen, year by year
| Year | includes gold, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 441.45 million includes gold, current US$ | — |
| 1991 | 696.93 million includes gold, current US$ | +57.9% |
| 1992 | 337.12 million includes gold, current US$ | -51.6% |
| 1993 | 164.81 million includes gold, current US$ | -51.1% |
| 1994 | 273.98 million includes gold, current US$ | +66.2% |
| 1995 | 638.37 million includes gold, current US$ | +133.0% |
| 1996 | 1.04 billion includes gold, current US$ | +62.2% |
| 1997 | 1.22 billion includes gold, current US$ | +17.6% |
| 1998 | 1.01 billion includes gold, current US$ | -17.1% |
| 1999 | 1.49 billion includes gold, current US$ | +47.1% |
| 2000 | 2.91 billion includes gold, current US$ | +96.1% |
| 2001 | 3.67 billion includes gold, current US$ | +26.0% |
| 2002 | 4.43 billion includes gold, current US$ | +20.6% |
| 2003 | 5.01 billion includes gold, current US$ | +13.1% |
| 2004 | 5.69 billion includes gold, current US$ | +13.6% |
| 2005 | 6.14 billion includes gold, current US$ | +8.0% |
| 2006 | 7.54 billion includes gold, current US$ | +22.8% |
| 2007 | 7.76 billion includes gold, current US$ | +2.8% |
| 2008 | 8.15 billion includes gold, current US$ | +5.1% |
| 2009 | 6.99 billion includes gold, current US$ | -14.3% |
| 2010 | 5.94 billion includes gold, current US$ | -15.0% |
| 2011 | 4.53 billion includes gold, current US$ | -23.8% |
| 2012 | 6.15 billion includes gold, current US$ | +35.9% |
| 2013 | 5.34 billion includes gold, current US$ | -13.1% |
| 2014 | 4.36 billion includes gold, current US$ | -18.5% |
| 2015 | 1.44 billion includes gold, current US$ | -66.9% |
| 2016 | 877.44 million includes gold, current US$ | -39.2% |
| 2017 | 920.56 million includes gold, current US$ | +4.9% |
| 2018 | 2.98 billion includes gold, current US$ | +224.1% |
| 2019 | 1.65 billion includes gold, current US$ | -44.6% |
| 2020 | 969.61 million includes gold, current US$ | -41.4% |
| 2021 | 1.69 billion includes gold, current US$ | +74.1% |
| 2022 | 1.25 billion includes gold, current US$ | -25.9% |
Yemen compared with similar countries
- Yemen's 1.25 billion includes gold, current US$ is above the median for low income countries, which is 939.84 million includes gold, current US$, 1.3× the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Yemen's 1.25 billion includes gold, current US$ is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 26.56 billion includes gold, current US$, 5% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 730.19 million includes gold, current US$ | 164.81 million includes gold, current US$ | 1.49 billion includes gold, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.83 billion includes gold, current US$ | 2.91 billion includes gold, current US$ | 8.15 billion includes gold, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.42 billion includes gold, current US$ | 877.44 million includes gold, current US$ | 6.15 billion includes gold, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.30 billion includes gold, current US$ | 969.61 million includes gold, current US$ | 1.69 billion includes gold, current US$ | 3 |
Countries ranked near Yemen
- 141 Guyana 1.36 billion includes gold, current US$ compare
- 142 Guinea 1.35 billion includes gold, current US$ compare
- 143 Cape Verde 1.26 billion includes gold, current US$ compare
- 145 Bhutan 1.19 billion includes gold, current US$ compare
- 146 Equatorial Guinea 1.08 billion includes gold, current US$ compare
- 147 Lesotho 1.01 billion includes gold, current US$ 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$), annual growth rate -25.9 % change on previous year (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total reserves in Yemen?
- Total reserves in Yemen was 1.25 billion includes gold, current US$ in 2022, according to International Financial Statistics database, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest total reserves recorded in Yemen?
- The highest recorded value was 8.15 billion includes gold, current US$ in 2008.
- What is the lowest total reserves recorded in Yemen?
- The lowest recorded value was 164.81 million includes gold, current US$ in 1993.
- How does Yemen rank for total reserves?
- Yemen ranks 144th out of 182 countries with data for 2022.
- Is total reserves rising or falling in Yemen?
- Over the last ten years it is down 79.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Yemen data come from?
- The figures come from International Financial Statistics database, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Total reserves (includes gold, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Reserve assets are external assets, including monetary gold, that are readily available to and controlled by monetary authorities for meeting balance of payments financing needs, for intervention in exchange markets to affect the currency exchange rate, and for other related purposes (such as maintaining confidence in the currency and the economy, and serving as a basis for foreign borrowing). Reserve assets must be denominated and settled in foreign currency. 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.