Military spending, annual growth rate in Yemen
Yemen: Military spending, annual growth rate was 8.41 % change on previous year in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2016)
8.41 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 1,195.0%
World rank
51st
of 172 countries
All-time high
105 % change on previous year
in 1979
All-time low
-31.77 % change on previous year
in 1995
Years of data
90
1927–2016
Military spending, annual growth rate in Yemen, 1927–2016
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for military spending, annual growth rate in Yemen is 8.41 % change on previous year, measured in 2016.
The figure is up 1,195.0% on the previous year and down 39.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military spending, annual growth rate in Yemen peaked at 105 % change on previous year in 1979 and was at its lowest, -31.77 % change on previous year, in 1995.
That places Yemen 51st out of 172 countries with data for 2016, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Military spending, annual growth rate in Yemen, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1927 | 8.59 % change on previous year | — |
| 1928 | 3.21 % change on previous year | -62.7% |
| 1929 | 12.62 % change on previous year | +293.6% |
| 1930 | -3.54 % change on previous year | -128.0% |
| 1931 | 16.42 % change on previous year | -563.8% |
| 1932 | -2.79 % change on previous year | -117.0% |
| 1933 | -2.49 % change on previous year | -10.8% |
| 1934 | 28.86 % change on previous year | -1260.5% |
| 1935 | -4.35 % change on previous year | -115.1% |
| 1936 | 5.33 % change on previous year | -222.6% |
| 1937 | -3.4 % change on previous year | -163.8% |
| 1938 | 11.42 % change on previous year | -435.9% |
| 1939 | 1.32 % change on previous year | -88.5% |
| 1940 | 6 % change on previous year | +355.6% |
| 1941 | -5.66 % change on previous year | -194.3% |
| 1942 | -2.89 % change on previous year | -48.9% |
| 1943 | -3.36 % change on previous year | +16.2% |
| 1944 | 2.75 % change on previous year | -181.9% |
| 1945 | 8.14 % change on previous year | +195.6% |
| 1946 | -16.03 % change on previous year | -296.9% |
| 1947 | -12.51 % change on previous year | -21.9% |
| 1948 | -13.6 % change on previous year | +8.7% |
| 1949 | 14.44 % change on previous year | -206.2% |
| 1950 | -7.56 % change on previous year | -152.4% |
| 1951 | -4.41 % change on previous year | -41.7% |
| 1952 | 5.3 % change on previous year | -220.1% |
| 1953 | -2.49 % change on previous year | -147.1% |
| 1954 | 5.11 % change on previous year | -304.6% |
| 1955 | -5.94 % change on previous year | -216.3% |
| 1956 | 6.8 % change on previous year | -214.5% |
| 1957 | -3.34 % change on previous year | -149.1% |
| 1958 | 3.28 % change on previous year | -198.2% |
| 1959 | -9.44 % change on previous year | -388.3% |
| 1960 | -6.31 % change on previous year | -33.2% |
| 1961 | 0.9174 % change on previous year | -114.5% |
| 1962 | -23.43 % change on previous year | -2654.3% |
| 1963 | 94.74 % change on previous year | -504.3% |
| 1964 | -4.85 % change on previous year | -105.1% |
| 1965 | 17.34 % change on previous year | -457.8% |
| 1966 | -30.17 % change on previous year | -274.0% |
| 1967 | 38.52 % change on previous year | -227.7% |
| 1968 | 36.38 % change on previous year | -5.5% |
| 1969 | 6.32 % change on previous year | -82.6% |
| 1970 | -8.78 % change on previous year | -239.0% |
| 1971 | 5.95 % change on previous year | -167.8% |
| 1972 | 20.03 % change on previous year | +236.4% |
| 1973 | 5.49 % change on previous year | -72.6% |
| 1974 | 31.6 % change on previous year | +475.3% |
| 1975 | 21.25 % change on previous year | -32.8% |
| 1976 | 36.77 % change on previous year | +73.1% |
| 1977 | 26.12 % change on previous year | -29.0% |
| 1978 | 23.64 % change on previous year | -9.5% |
| 1979 | 105 % change on previous year | +344.1% |
| 1980 | -7.37 % change on previous year | -107.0% |
| 1981 | 20.84 % change on previous year | -382.5% |
| 1982 | 16.16 % change on previous year | -22.4% |
| 1983 | 3.09 % change on previous year | -80.9% |
| 1984 | -12.45 % change on previous year | -503.1% |
| 1985 | -23.56 % change on previous year | +89.2% |
| 1986 | -3.25 % change on previous year | -86.2% |
| 1987 | 3.7 % change on previous year | -214.0% |
| 1988 | 42.97 % change on previous year | +1061.3% |
| 1989 | 17.14 % change on previous year | -60.1% |
| 1990 | 34.96 % change on previous year | +104.0% |
| 1991 | 3.62 % change on previous year | -89.6% |
| 1992 | 0.5964 % change on previous year | -83.5% |
| 1993 | -10.46 % change on previous year | -1853.9% |
| 1994 | -17.43 % change on previous year | +66.6% |
| 1995 | -31.77 % change on previous year | +82.3% |
| 1996 | -18.17 % change on previous year | -42.8% |
| 1997 | -2.1 % change on previous year | -88.4% |
| 1998 | -1 % change on previous year | -52.4% |
| 1999 | 4.71 % change on previous year | -571.0% |
| 2000 | 10.63 % change on previous year | +125.6% |
| 2001 | 8.2 % change on previous year | -22.8% |
| 2002 | 14.77 % change on previous year | +80.1% |
| 2003 | 3.5 % change on previous year | -76.3% |
| 2004 | 3.76 % change on previous year | +7.4% |
| 2005 | -22.08 % change on previous year | -686.5% |
| 2006 | 13.81 % change on previous year | -162.6% |
| 2007 | 35.48 % change on previous year | +156.9% |
| 2008 | 8.81 % change on previous year | -75.2% |
| 2009 | -5.91 % change on previous year | -167.1% |
| 2010 | 19 % change on previous year | -421.3% |
| 2011 | -1.91 % change on previous year | -110.1% |
| 2012 | 7.76 % change on previous year | -505.1% |
| 2013 | 8 % change on previous year | +3.2% |
| 2014 | 3.58 % change on previous year | -55.3% |
| 2015 | -0.7681 % change on previous year | -121.5% |
| 2016 | 8.41 % change on previous year | -1195.0% |
Yemen compared with similar countries
- Yemen's 8.41 % change on previous year is above the median for low income countries, which is 7.99 % change on previous year, 1.1× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Yemen's 8.41 % change on previous year is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 5.53 % change on previous year, 1.5× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Military spending, annual growth rate 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | -2654.3% | 0.9174 % change on previous year | -23.43 % change on previous year |
| 1993 | -1853.9% | 0.5964 % change on previous year | -10.46 % change on previous year |
| 1934 | +1260.5% | -2.49 % change on previous year | 28.86 % change on previous year |
| 2016 | +1195.0% | -0.7681 % change on previous year | 8.41 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 8.14 % change on previous year | 3.21 % change on previous year | 12.62 % change on previous year | 3 |
| 1930s | 4.68 % change on previous year | -4.35 % change on previous year | 28.86 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1940s | -2.27 % change on previous year | -16.03 % change on previous year | 14.44 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1950s | -1.27 % change on previous year | -9.44 % change on previous year | 6.8 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1960s | 12.95 % change on previous year | -30.17 % change on previous year | 94.74 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1970s | 26.71 % change on previous year | -8.78 % change on previous year | 105 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 5.73 % change on previous year | -23.56 % change on previous year | 42.97 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -3.7 % change on previous year | -31.77 % change on previous year | 34.96 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 7.1 % change on previous year | -22.08 % change on previous year | 35.48 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.3 % change on previous year | -1.91 % change on previous year | 19 % change on previous year | 7 |
Countries ranked near Yemen
- 48 Netherlands 9.05 % change on previous year compare
- 49 Turkey 8.57 % change on previous year compare
- 50 Morocco 8.46 % change on previous year compare
- 52 East Timor 8.41 % change on previous year compare
- 53 Mexico 8.3 % change on previous year compare
- 54 Canada 8.24 % change on previous year compare
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 military spending, annual growth rate in Yemen?
- Military spending, annual growth rate in Yemen was 8.41 % change on previous year in 2016, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest military spending, annual growth rate recorded in Yemen?
- The highest recorded value was 105 % change on previous year in 1979.
- What is the lowest military spending, annual growth rate recorded in Yemen?
- The lowest recorded value was -31.77 % change on previous year in 1995.
- How does Yemen rank for military spending, annual growth rate?
- Yemen ranks 51st out of 172 countries with data for 2016.
- Is military spending, annual growth rate rising or falling in Yemen?
- Over the last ten years it is down 39.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Yemen data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Military spending, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Military spending. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Military spending Barnum et al. – Global Military Spending Dataset (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Military spending. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.