ICT goods imports in Yemen
Yemen: ICT goods imports was 0.9% in 2019. ◆ Volatile
ICT goods imports in Yemen, 2004–2019
Source: UNCTADstat database, UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). Measured in % total goods imports.
Analysis
The most recent figure for ict goods imports in Yemen is 0.9%, measured in 2019.
That represents a change of up 46.0% on the previous year and down 53.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, ict goods imports in Yemen peaked at 4.2% in 2004 and was at its lowest, 0.6%, in 2018.
That places Yemen 187th out of 188 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
ICT goods imports in Yemen, year by year
| Year | % total goods imports | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 4.2% | — |
| 2005 | 2.1% | -49.8% |
| 2006 | 2.0% | -4.8% |
| 2007 | 2.9% | +45.2% |
| 2008 | 1.2% | -59.9% |
| 2009 | 2.0% | +70.7% |
| 2010 | 1.3% | -32.3% |
| 2011 | 1.0% | -26.1% |
| 2012 | 1.0% | +4.0% |
| 2013 | 1.1% | +11.7% |
| 2014 | 1.3% | +11.3% |
| 2015 | 0.7% | -45.3% |
| 2018 | 0.6% | -10.0% |
| 2019 | 0.9% | +46.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.4% | 1.2% | 4.2% | 6 |
| 2010s | 1.0% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 8 |
Countries ranked near Yemen
- 184 Afghanistan 1.0% compare
- 185 Congo, Democratic Republic of the 1.0% compare
- 186 Myanmar 0.9% compare
- 188 Gambia 0.6% compare
More infrastructure data for Yemen
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 20.05 million (2023)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 50.89 per 100 people (2023)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 727,821 (2022)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 1.9 per 100 people (2022)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per capita 0.019 units per person (2022)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2017)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, annual growth rate -0.217 % change on previous year (2022)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, gaps filled 727,821 (2022)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions, per capita 0.5089 units per person (2023)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0.0007 units per US$ of GDP (2018)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ict goods imports in Yemen?
- Ict goods imports in Yemen was 0.9% in 2019, according to UNCTADstat database, UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD).
- What is the highest ict goods imports recorded in Yemen?
- The highest recorded value was 4.2% in 2004.
- What is the lowest ict goods imports recorded in Yemen?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.6% in 2018.
- How does Yemen rank for ict goods imports?
- Yemen ranks 187th out of 188 countries with data for 2019.
- Is ict goods imports rising or falling in Yemen?
- Over the last ten years it is down 53.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Yemen data come from?
- The figures come from UNCTADstat database, UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), published as part of ICT goods imports (% total goods imports). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Information and communication technology goods imports include computers and peripheral equipment, communication equipment, consumer electronic equipment, electronic components, and other information and technology goods (miscellaneous).