Yemen Live GDP
$4,553,376,150
GDP Added Today
$10,896,698
Yemen GDP (2026)
LiveYemen has an economy based on agriculture, fisheries, trade, small-scale manufacturing, and energy resources, although years of conflict have significantly reduced economic activity. Reconstruction and restoration of infrastructure remain essential for future economic recovery. This page provides Yemen GDP figures, historical trends, and economic conditions in 2026.
GDP Growth Rate (2026)
0.50%
vs 2025
โฒ +1.00%
GDP Per Capita (2026)
$384
vs 2025
โผ โ$36
Global Rank (Nominal)
#164
of 218 countries
World Share
0.01%
of 2026 World GDP
Years Covered
2014โ2026
13 years
Yemen GDP Growth (2014โ2026)
Annual real GDP growth rate (%)
Historical Highlights
2014โ2026 GDP performance summary
Highest GDP
$14.22B
Lowest GDP
$7.44B
Average Growth
-1.86%
2014โ2026
Best Growth
8.50%
Weakest Growth
-32.00%
Share of World GDP (2026)
Yemen
0.01%
United States
25.58%
China
16.47%
Germany
4.31%
Japan
3.46%
Rest of World
50.18%
Key Findings
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Yemen's GDP in 2026 is $7.44B.
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It ranks #164 among 218 countries.
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Yemen contributes 0.01% to the world economy.
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GDP per capita is $384 in 2026.
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The economy recorded GDP growth of 0.50% in 2026.
Historical Data
Yemen GDP Historical Data (2014โ2026)
| 2026 | $7,435,000,000 | 0.50% | $384 | 0.01% | #162 |
| 2025 | $7,897,000,000 | -0.50% | $420 | 0.01% | #155 |
| 2024 | $8,058,000,000 | -1.50% | $441 | 0.01% | #157 |
| 2023 | $9,364,000,000 | -9.30% | $528 | 0.01% | #157 |
| 2022 | $11,124,000,000 | -0.50% | $647 | 0.01% | #151 |
| 2021 | $10,203,000,000 | 6.00% | $610 | 0.01% | #149 |
| 2020 | $10,783,000,000 | 0.30% | $663 | 0.01% | #145 |
| 2019 | $12,849,000,000 | 4.70% | $813 | 0.01% | #142 |
| 2018 | $11,494,000,000 | 8.50% | $749 | 0.01% | #146 |
| 2017 | $10,443,000,000 | 4.00% | $701 | 0.01% | #145 |
| 2016 | $9,944,000,000 | -4.40% | $688 | 0.01% | #145 |
| 2015 | $10,265,000,000 | -32.00% | $732 | 0.01% | #144 |
| 2014 | $14,221,000,000 | 0.00% | $1,046 | 0.02% | #131 |
Yemen GDP Projections (IMF)
i| Year | GDP Nominal (Current USD) | GDP Growth Rate (%) | GDP Per Capita (USD) | World Share (%) | Global Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $7,122,000,000 | 1.50% | $357 | 0.01% | #151 |
| 2028 | $7,005,000,000 | 2.50% | $341 | 0.01% | #154 |
| 2029 | $6,962,000,000 | 2.50% | $329 | 0.00% | #154 |
| 2030 | $6,979,000,000 | 2.50% | $320 | 0.00% | #155 |
| 2031 | $7,047,000,000 | 2.50% | $314 | 0.00% | #156 |
Yemen Economy Overview
Yemen's economy traditionally relied on agriculture, fisheries, oil production, trade, and small manufacturing before prolonged conflict severely disrupted economic activity. Coffee, fruits, vegetables, qat, and livestock remain important agricultural products where farming continues.
Fishing along the Red Sea and Arabian Sea provides significant long-term potential. Retail trade, transportation, telecommunications, and local commerce continue operating in many regions despite infrastructure damage, limited investment, and humanitarian challenges.
Yemen GDP Outlook
Yemen's economic outlook remains highly uncertain because of ongoing conflict, humanitarian pressures, and damaged infrastructure. Agriculture, fisheries, energy production, trade, and reconstruction could eventually support recovery if political stability improves. Restoring ports, electricity, transportation, and public services would be essential for long-term development. Continued insecurity, food shortages, inflation, limited investment, institutional weakness, and restricted international trade remain major obstacles.