Inflation rates by country and year

0%13.8%27.5%41.3%55.1%
0%13.8%27.5%41.3%55.1%
199136.0%
200212.2%
20148.1%
Source: World Bank

Data: World Bank, annual %. For information only — not financial advice.

Year2014Inflation Rate8.1%

Behind the curve

Turning points in Yemen, Rep.

  1. 1994↑ Upward pressure

    The 1994 civil war — Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)

    The 1994 civil war disrupted production and public finances, contributing to inflation and a weaker rial.

    Central Bank of Yemen
  2. 2011↑ Upward pressure

    The Yemeni Revolution — Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)

    The 2011 uprising disrupted oil output and trade and weakened the rial, lifting inflation.

    Central Bank of Yemen
  3. 2014↑ Upward pressure

    The civil war — Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)

    The onset of full civil war in 2014, with blockades and a currency crisis, set the stage for the hyperinflation that followed.

    Central Bank of Yemen

These are selected historical influences, not a complete account of inflation. An upward-pressure event can coincide with a peak when its inflationary effect has already occurred or when other forces begin pushing inflation lower. The markers show the years in which events occurred, although their effects may extend into later years.

What is the inflation in Yemen, Rep.?

The annual inflation rate in Yemen, Rep. was 8.1% in 2014, the most recent year in the World Bank dataset. That means prices rose 8.1% on average compared with the year before. Use the chart above to explore Yemen, Rep.'s full inflation history from 1991 to 2014, and to compare it with any other country.

How inflation in Yemen, Rep. has changed

Inflation in Yemen, Rep. peaked at 55.1% in 1995 and reached its lowest point at 2.2% in 1997. Averaged across the 24 years of available data (1991–2014), the rate has been 17.5% per year.

Frequently asked questions about inflation in Yemen, Rep.

What is the current inflation rate in Yemen, Rep.?

The latest available annual figure is 8.1% in 2014, from the World Bank. Because the figures are reported annually, they may not reflect the most recent monthly reading published by Yemen, Rep.'s statistical office.

What was the highest inflation rate in Yemen, Rep.?

The highest annual inflation rate on record is 55.1%, reached in 1995.

What was the lowest inflation rate in Yemen, Rep.?

The lowest annual inflation rate on record is 2.2%, recorded in 1997.

Where does the inflation data for Yemen, Rep. come from?

All figures come from the World Bank's World Development Indicators (indicator FP.CPI.TOTL.ZG), which report annual consumer price inflation for more than 200 countries and territories from 1960 onward.