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Yemen Net exports of goods and services (% of GDP) 2026: Interactive Chart & Historical Data

Net exports of goods and services (% of GDP) in Yemen stood at -38.57% of GDP in 2018, according to Calculation: Export-Import. The latest value is down 14.97 percentage points from -23.59% of GDP in 2017. Ten years earlier, in 2008, the value was -5.57% of GDP (down 32.99 percentage points since). The latest value is the lowest since 1990; the highest was 10.59% of GDP in 1994. Yemen ranked 177th highest of the 185 countries in this dataset in 2018; Macao ranked first.

Data source: Calculation: Export-Import · Unit: % of GDP · Category: Macroeconomics · Explore more indicators on EconDash

Data updated:Last checked:Frequency:AnnualCoverage:1960–2025
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What is Net exports of goods and services (% of GDP)?

Net exports of goods and services (% of GDP), measured in % of GDP, measures the total economic output of Yemen. It represents the broadest indicator of economic activity, capturing production, income, and expenditure across all sectors — from manufacturing and services to agriculture and government. GDP can be calculated three ways: by adding up all expenditures (consumption + investment + government spending + net exports), by summing all incomes earned, or by totaling value added at each production stage. In Yemen, the statistical agency compiles GDP data through comprehensive surveys of businesses, government records, and household expenditure patterns. While GDP per capita provides insight into average living standards, it does not capture income distribution, environmental costs, or unpaid work like caregiving. Nevertheless, GDP growth remains the most widely followed metric for assessing whether an economy is expanding or contracting.

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What is the latest Net exports of goods and services (% of GDP) in Yemen?

Net exports of goods and services (% of GDP) in Yemen stood at -38.57% of GDP in 2018, according to Calculation: Export-Import.

Is Net exports of goods and services (% of GDP) in Yemen rising or falling?

The latest value is down 14.97 percentage points from -23.59% of GDP in 2017. Ten years earlier, in 2008, the value was -5.57% of GDP (down 32.99 percentage points since).

How does Yemen rank for Net exports of goods and services (% of GDP)?

Yemen ranked 177th highest of the 185 countries in this dataset in 2018; Macao ranked first.

What is the highest Net exports of goods and services (% of GDP) on record in Yemen?

The latest value is the lowest since 1990; the highest was 10.59% of GDP in 1994.

Metadata for Net exports of goods and services (% of GDP) in Yemen
IndicatorNet exports of goods and services (% of GDP)
CountryYemen
CategoryMacroeconomics
Unit% of GDP
SourceCalculation: Export-Import
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Latest value: -38.57% of GDP (2018)

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Source:World Bank via Calculation: Export-Import — series NE.RSB.GNFS.ZS
License:CC BY 4.0
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APA

World Bank. (2026). Net exports of goods and services (% of GDP) — Yemen [Data set]. Retrieved November 13, 2026, from EconDash: https://econdash.org/chart/gdp-net-exports-percent/YEM. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NE.RSB.GNFS.ZS

MLA

World Bank. "Net exports of goods and services (% of GDP) — Yemen." EconDash, 2026, https://econdash.org/chart/gdp-net-exports-percent/YEM. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NE.RSB.GNFS.ZS.

Chicago

World Bank. 2026. "Net exports of goods and services (% of GDP) — Yemen." EconDash. Accessed November 13, 2026. https://econdash.org/chart/gdp-net-exports-percent/YEM. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NE.RSB.GNFS.ZS.

BibTeX
@misc{econdash_gdp_net_exports_percent_yem,
  author = {{World Bank}},
  title = {{Net exports of goods and services (\% of GDP) --- Yemen}},
  howpublished = {EconDash},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://econdash.org/chart/gdp-net-exports-percent/YEM},
  note = {Accessed: 2026-11-13. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NE.RSB.GNFS.ZS}
}