Consumer price index in Yemen
Yemen: Consumer price index was 157.58 2010 = 100 in 2014. ◆ Volatile
Consumer price index in Yemen, 1990–2014
Source: International Monetary Fund (IMF) International Financial Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in 2010 = 100.
Analysis
In 2014, consumer price index in Yemen stood at 157.58 2010 = 100. That is the highest value across all 25 years on record.
That represents a change of up 8.1% on the previous year and up 193.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, consumer price index in Yemen peaked at 157.58 2010 = 100 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 3.84 2010 = 100, in 1990.
That places Yemen 97th out of 189 countries with data for 2014, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Consumer price index in Yemen, year by year
| Year | 2010 = 100 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 3.84 2010 = 100 | — |
| 1991 | 5.23 2010 = 100 | +36.0% |
| 1992 | 6.77 2010 = 100 | +29.4% |
| 1993 | 9.19 2010 = 100 | +35.8% |
| 1994 | 13.72 2010 = 100 | +49.4% |
| 1995 | 21.28 2010 = 100 | +55.1% |
| 1996 | 27.82 2010 = 100 | +30.7% |
| 1997 | 28.43 2010 = 100 | +2.2% |
| 1998 | 30.13 2010 = 100 | +6.0% |
| 1999 | 32.74 2010 = 100 | +8.7% |
| 2000 | 34.24 2010 = 100 | +4.6% |
| 2001 | 38.32 2010 = 100 | +11.9% |
| 2002 | 43.01 2010 = 100 | +12.2% |
| 2003 | 47.67 2010 = 100 | +10.8% |
| 2004 | 53.63 2010 = 100 | +12.5% |
| 2005 | 59.97 2010 = 100 | +11.8% |
| 2006 | 66.47 2010 = 100 | +10.8% |
| 2007 | 71.72 2010 = 100 | +7.9% |
| 2008 | 85.33 2010 = 100 | +19.0% |
| 2009 | 89.95 2010 = 100 | +5.4% |
| 2010 | 100 2010 = 100 | +11.2% |
| 2011 | 119.54 2010 = 100 | +19.5% |
| 2012 | 131.36 2010 = 100 | +9.9% |
| 2013 | 145.77 2010 = 100 | +11.0% |
| 2014 | 157.58 2010 = 100 | +8.1% |
Yemen compared with similar countries
- Yemen's 157.58 2010 = 100 is below the median for low income countries, which is 254.43 2010 = 100, 62% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Yemen's 157.58 2010 = 100 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 151.75 2010 = 100, 1.0× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Consumer price index in Yemen changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | +55.1% | 13.72 2010 = 100 | 21.28 2010 = 100 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 17.91 2010 = 100 | 3.84 2010 = 100 | 32.74 2010 = 100 | 10 |
| 2000s | 59.03 2010 = 100 | 34.24 2010 = 100 | 89.95 2010 = 100 | 10 |
| 2010s | 130.85 2010 = 100 | 100 2010 = 100 | 157.58 2010 = 100 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Yemen
More reference data data for Yemen
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.1676 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 3.77 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 4.35 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0827 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 4.35 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.5619 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.2189 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 15.38 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 17.96 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.4503 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is consumer price index in Yemen?
- Consumer price index in Yemen was 157.58 2010 = 100 in 2014, according to International Monetary Fund (IMF) International Financial Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest consumer price index recorded in Yemen?
- The highest recorded value was 157.58 2010 = 100 in 2014.
- What is the lowest consumer price index recorded in Yemen?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.84 2010 = 100 in 1990.
- How does Yemen rank for consumer price index?
- Yemen ranks 97th out of 189 countries with data for 2014.
- Is consumer price index rising or falling in Yemen?
- Over the last ten years it is up 193.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Yemen data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund (IMF) International Financial Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Consumer price index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The CPI shows the average price level of goods and services purchased by consumers. This is expressed relative to a base year – in this case 2010. For example, a CPI of 120 means that prices were 20% higher than in 2010.