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Yemen, Rep.

YEM Β· Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan / Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan (excluding high income)

Yemen, Rep.: GDP 3.2K intl$ per capita, population 40.6M, inflation 8.1%. Compare economy, demographics and cost of living with other countries.

Location

Key Facts

Region
Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan
Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (excluding high income)
Population
40.58M
2024
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Geography and Government

Area
527,968 kmΒ²
Capital
Sana'a
ISO 2
YE
ISO 3
YEM
Calling code
+967
Internet TLD
.ye

Languages

Language Type Share Speakers
Arabic (ARA) Official - -

Population & Demographics

Basic Demographics

Population, total
40.58M
2024
Population growth (annual %)
2.98%
2024
Population density (people per sq. km of land area)
74.6 per kmΒ²
2023
Urban population (% of total population)
36.8%
2024

Health Indicators

Life expectancy at birth, total (years)
69.4 years
2024
Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people)
34.36 per 1,000
2024
Death rate, crude (per 1,000 people)
4.73 per 1,000
2024
Fertility rate, total (births per woman)
4.50 children
2024
Mortality rate, infant (per 1,000 live births)
33.8 per 1,000
2024

Education

Educational attainment, at least completed short-cycle tertiary, population 25+, total (%) (cumulative)
0.1%
2014
Literacy rate, adult total (% of people ages 15 and above)
37.1%
1994

Economy Snapshot

Key Economic Indicators

GDP per capita (current US$)
$634
2018
Inflation, consumer prices (annual %)
8.1%
2014
Unemployment, total (% of labor force)
17.3%
2025
GNI per capita (current US$)
$740
2018

Macroeconomic Indicators

GDP (current US$)
$21.61B
2018
GDP growth (annual %)
0.8%
2018
GDP per capita, PPP (current international $)
3.2K intl$
2013

Trade & External Sector

Trade (% of GDP)
56.1%
2018
Exports of goods and services (% of GDP)
8.8%
2018
Imports of goods and services (% of GDP)
47.3%
2018

Other Indicators

International tourism, number of arrivals
398.0K
2015
Corruption Perceptions Index (Transparency International)
16.0
2024
Foreign direct investment, net inflows (% of GDP)
-1.3%
2018

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average income in Yemen, Rep.?

According to our data, the average income in Yemen, Rep. is approximately $740 (GNI per capita) as of 2018. This figure represents Gross National Income per capita and provides insight into the economic prosperity and living standards in the country.

What is the inflation rate in Yemen, Rep. in 2014?

The inflation rate in Yemen, Rep. is 8.1% as of 2014. Inflation measures the rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services rises, eroding purchasing power. This data is updated regularly from reliable sources like the World Bank and IMF.

How does Yemen, Rep. compare to other countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan?

Yemen, Rep. is located in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan and can be compared with other countries in the region across various economic and demographic indicators including inflation rates, unemployment, average income, cost of living, population statistics, and life expectancy. Explore our comprehensive inflation comparison, unemployment rankings, cost of living data, population statistics, and life expectancy data to see how Yemen, Rep. compares to neighboring and regional countries.

Yemen, Rep. is located in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan, Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan (excluding high income). Explore detailed statistics on economy, population, demographics, inflation, unemployment, and cost of living, with up-to-date data from the World Bank, IMF, UN, and other authoritative sources.

Our comprehensive database provides real-time insights into Yemen, Rep.'s economic performance and demographic trends, allowing you to compare with other countries and understand global patterns. Access current economic indicators, population statistics, historical data, and comparative analysis to gain a deeper understanding of Yemen, Rep.'s economic and demographic landscape. For detailed economic data, visit our economy page, and for demographic information, explore our population statistics section.

Sources and References

Data sources: World Bank, IMF, UN Data, Transparency International.

All data is compiled from publicly available sources and updated regularly. Economic indicators may vary based on reporting methodologies and data availability periods.

Codes and Abbreviations

ISO 2
YE
ISO 3
YEM
IOC code
YEM
Vehicle code
YAR
Latitude
15.35
Longitude
44.21

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