Yemen GDP Per Capita (2026)
Yemen has an economy historically supported by agriculture, trade, services, oil and gas, fisheries, and small-scale industry, although prolonged conflict has severely disrupted productive activity. GDP per capita provides an important measure of how national economic output compares with population and helps track economic production per resident through periods of crisis. Explore Yemen’s latest GDP per capita data, historical trends, economic changes, and comparisons below.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$384
Est. in USD
World Rank
#195
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
-8.6%
-$36
Asia Rank
#49
Out of 49 countries
1. Yemen GDP Per Capita in 2026
Yemen’s GDP per capita reflects economic production generated for each resident across agriculture, trade, services, energy, and other sectors. Adjusting total GDP for population provides a standardized measure of economic output on a per-person basis. The indicator is particularly useful for understanding how major disruptions to production, employment, and trade affect output per resident.
2. Yemen GDP Per Capita Growth (2014–2026)
3. Yemen GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $384 | -8.6% |
| 2025 | $420 | -4.8% |
| 2024 | $441 | -16.5% |
| 2023 | $528 | -18.4% |
| 2022 | $647 | +6.1% |
| 2021 | $610 | -8.0% |
| 2020 | $663 | -18.5% |
| 2019 | $813 | +8.5% |
| 2018 | $749 | +6.8% |
| 2017 | $701 | +1.9% |
| 2016 | $688 | -6.0% |
| 2015 | $732 | -30.0% |
| 2014 | $1,046 | — |
4. Yemen GDP Per Capita Growth
1-Year Change
-8.6%
(2025 to 2026)
5-Year Change
-37.0%
(2021 to 2026)
10-Year Change
-44.2%
(2016 to 2026)
20-Year Change
N/A
(2006 to 2026)
Yemen’s GDP per capita has been affected by conflict, infrastructure damage, inflation, exchange-rate movements, population growth, trade restrictions, and changes in energy production. These factors can create substantial volatility in both national and per-person output. Historical data helps show how GDP per capita has changed through periods of expansion, severe contraction, and partial recovery.
5. Yemen GDP Per Capita vs Asia and World
Yemen
$384
Asia Average
$19,139
World Average
$25,179
$0
$12,590
$25,179
USD
Yemen’s GDP per capita is approximately
98.0%
below the
Asia average
and
98.5%
below the world average.
6. Yemen GDP Per Capita Ranking in Asia
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| #43 | Nepal | $1,548 |
| #44 | Timor-Leste | $1,520 |
| #45 | Myanmar | $1,519 |
| #46 | Syria | $847 |
| #47 | North Korea | $640 |
| #48 | Afghanistan | $448 |
| #49 | Yemen | $384 |
7. GDP vs GDP Per Capita in Yemen
Yemen GDP (Nominal)
$7.4 Billion
(2026)
Yemen GDP Per Capita
$384
(2026)
Yemen’s total GDP measures the complete scale of economic activity generated across the country, while GDP per capita divides that output by population. Total GDP reflects the overall size of economic production, whereas GDP per capita provides a clearer measure of output generated for each resident. Considering both indicators together gives a broader view of economic conditions.
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8. Yemen GDP Per Capita Forecast
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $357 | -7.0% |
| 2028 | $341 | -4.5% |
| 2029 | $329 | -3.5% |
| 2030 | $320 | -2.7% |
Yemen GDP per capita is projected to reach $320 by 2030, representing a 16.7% decrease from the 2026 level.
9. Yemen GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
Yemen GDP per capita is estimated at $384 in 2026.
It ranks #195 globally and #49 in Asia.
GDP per capita decreased by 8.6% compared with 2025.
Over the last 5 years, GDP per capita declined by 37.0%.
Over the last 10 years, GDP per capita declined by 44.2%.
It is approximately 98.0% below the Asia average.
It is approximately 98.5% below the world average.
The forecast reaches $320 by 2030, 16.7% below the 2026 level.
10. What Is GDP Per Capita?
GDP per capita is the total economic output of a country divided by its population.
GDP Per Capita
=
GDP
÷
Population
It helps measure the average economic output per person and is widely used to compare economic performance across countries. Higher values generally indicate greater economic output per resident.
11. Methodology and Data Sources
Primary Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Additional Sources:
World Bank,
United Nations
Population Source:
UN Population Division
Currency:
Current USD (Nominal)
Update Frequency:
Annually
Last Updated:
September 2026
12. Yemen GDP Per Capita FAQs
Yemen GDP per capita is estimated at $384 in 2026.
Yemen ranks #195 globally and #49 in Asia by GDP per capita.
No. GDP per capita decreased by approximately 8.6% compared with 2025.
Yemen GDP per capita was approximately $732 in 2015.
Yemen GDP per capita is approximately 98.0% below the Asia average.
14. Explore GDP Per Capita
Disclaimer:
All data are estimates based on IMF, World Bank,
United Nations and related economic datasets.
Figures may differ from official national statistics.