Yemen

1980

2026

2030

Yemen

1980

2026

2030

Yemen Economic Statistics (2026)

What to know

GDP per capita (PPP) in 2026: $1,657—below global average.

The economy has been contracting, with negative average growth over recent years.

Inflation is high at 18.5%, eroding purchasing power.

Key statistics for 2026

GDP per capita (PPP)

$1,657

Inflation rate

18.5%

Key terms

GDP: — Gross Domestic Product—the total value of goods and services produced in a country annually.
GDP PPP: — GDP adjusted for purchasing power parity—what money actually buys in each country.
GDP per capita: — GDP divided by population—a measure of average economic output per person.
Inflation rate: — Annual percentage increase in the general price level of goods and services.
Fiscal balance: — Government revenue minus expenditure. Surplus if positive, deficit if negative.
Current account: — Net flow of goods, services, and transfers with the rest of the world.

Output & Growth

Why is the economy shrinking?

Total economic output and annual growth rate

Total GDP is $17 billion in 2026.

Living Standards

How much do citizens earn on average?

Average economic output per person

GDP per capita is $401 in nominal terms, but $1,657 when adjusted for local purchasing power—indicating lower prices than in the US.

Prices & Employment

How severe is inflation?

Consumer price inflation and labor market conditions

Inflation is 18.5% in 2026.

Government Finances

How sustainable are public finances?

Government debt, revenue, and expenditure as percentage of GDP

Government debt is elevated at 69% of GDP. The government spends more than it collects (revenue: 6.9%, expenditure: 11.4% of GDP).

External & Fiscal Balance

Why does the country run large deficits?

Fiscal balance and current account as percentage of GDP

The country is running a fiscal deficit of 4.5% and a current account deficit of 9.5% of GDP.

The bottom line

Yemen is a lower-income economy with GDP per capita (PPP) of $1,657. The economy has been contracting in recent years. High inflation (18.5%) is a challenge.