Yemen GDP (2026): History, Growth Rate & Projections

Nominal Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Yemen is $7.43 billion as of 2026, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The GDP growth rate in 2026 is 0.5%. GDP per capita is $384.

Yemen GDP Trend

Nominal GDP of Yemen has grown from $14.22 billion in 2014 to $7.43 billion in 2026.

Yemen GDP Growth Rate (%)

This chart shows the year-over-year real GDP growth rate of Yemen. Hover any bar to see the exact value for that year.

Average Growth

-2.02%

Best Year

2018 (+8.5%)

Worst Year

2015 (-32%)

Years of Contraction

6 of 12

GDP per capita in Yemen rose from $420 in 2025 to $384 in 2026, a decrease of 8.6%.

"Yemen GDP", "Yemen gross domestic product", and "Yemen economy size" all refer to the same nominal GDP figure.

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Yemen

The table below shows nominal and PPP GDP, growth rate, and GDP per capita for Yemen for every year IMF has published data, from 2014 to 2026. Click any column header to sort, or search by year.

Yemen nominal GDP by year
Year	GDP Nominal (Current USD)	GDP Growth	GDP per capita	Pop. Change
2026	$7,435,000,000	0.5%	$384	3%
2025	$7,897,000,000	-0.5%	$420	3%
2024	$8,058,000,000	-1.5%	$441	3.02%
2023	$9,364,000,000	-9.3%	$528	3.06%
2022	$11,124,000,000	-0.5%	$647	2.91%
2021	$10,203,000,000	6%	$611	2.78%
2020	$10,783,000,000	0.3%	$663	2.92%
2019	$12,849,000,000	4.7%	$813	3.01%
2018	$11,494,000,000	8.5%	$749	3%
2017	$10,443,000,000	4%	$701	3.06%
2016	$9,944,000,000	-4.4%	$688	3.05%
2015	$10,265,000,000	-32%	$732	3.09%
2014	$14,221,000,000	—	$1,046	—

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Yemen GDP Projections (IMF)

IMF projects nominal GDP for Yemen through 2031, based on current growth and inflation assumptions.

Yemen nominal GDP by year
Year	GDP Nominal (Current USD)	GDP Growth	GDP per capita	Pop. Change
2031	$7,047,000,000	2.5%	$314	3%
2030	$6,979,000,000	2.5%	$320	3%
2029	$6,962,000,000	2.5%	$329	3%
2028	$7,005,000,000	2.5%	$341	3%
2027	$7,122,000,000	1.5%	$357	3%

Compare Yemen to Nearby-Ranked Economies

Yemen ranks #164 in the world by nominal GDP. See how it compares to the economies ranked just above and below it.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the GDP of Yemen?

The nominal GDP of Yemen in 2026 is $7.43 billion, according to the IMF World Economic Outlook (April 2026). This ranks Yemen 164th in the world by nominal GDP.

What is the GDP growth rate of Yemen?

The GDP growth rate of Yemen in 2026 is 0.5%, per IMF estimates.

What is the GDP per capita of Yemen?

GDP per capita in Yemen in 2026 is $384, per IMF data.

Is the GDP of Yemen expected to grow?

IMF projects the nominal GDP of Yemen to reach $7.05 billion by 2031, up from $7.43 billion in 2026.

Sources: IMF, World Economic Outlook (April 2026).

Disclaimer: GDP figures are IMF World Economic Outlook (April 2026) estimates and projections, subject to revision in future WEO releases. This page is for informational purposes only and is not investment or economic advice.