Computer, communications and other services (%) … exports in Yemen
Yemen: Computer, communications and other services (%) … exports was 39.1% in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Computer, communications and other services in Yemen, 2005–2016
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in % of commercial service exports.
Analysis
Yemen recorded 39.1% for computer, communications and other services in 2016.
That represents a change of up 35.1% on the previous year and down 28.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, computer, communications and other services in Yemen peaked at 54.7% in 2006 and was at its lowest, 8.0%, in 2010.
That places Yemen 82nd out of 198 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.
Computer, communications and other services (%) … exports in Yemen, year by year
| Year | % of commercial service exports | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 20.6% | — |
| 2006 | 54.7% | +165.8% |
| 2007 | 18.6% | -65.9% |
| 2008 | 11.2% | -39.9% |
| 2009 | 12.9% | +15.3% |
| 2010 | 8.0% | -38.0% |
| 2011 | 11.7% | +46.1% |
| 2012 | 23.2% | +98.1% |
| 2013 | 24.5% | +5.5% |
| 2014 | 14.8% | -39.6% |
| 2015 | 28.9% | +95.6% |
| 2016 | 39.1% | +35.1% |
Yemen compared with similar countries
- Yemen's 39.1% is above the median for low income countries, which is 18.4%, 2.1× the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Yemen's 39.1% is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 22.6%, 1.7× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 23.6% | 11.2% | 54.7% | 5 |
| 2010s | 21.5% | 8.0% | 39.1% | 7 |
Countries ranked near Yemen
More private sector data for Yemen
- Merchandise trade 24.7% (2025)
- Food imports 44.0% (2024)
- Manufactures imports 40.8% (2024)
- Merchandise imports 4.65 billion current US$ (2025)
- Commercial service imports 1.45 billion current US$ (2016)
- Food exports 63.4% (2024)
- Manufactures exports 5.9% (2024)
- Merchandise exports 196.00 million current US$ (2025)
- Commercial service exports 308.66 million current US$ (2016)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), per capita 4.69 current US$ per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is computer, communications and other services in Yemen?
- Computer, communications and other services in Yemen was 39.1% in 2016, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest computer, communications and other services recorded in Yemen?
- The highest recorded value was 54.7% in 2006.
- What is the lowest computer, communications and other services recorded in Yemen?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.0% in 2010.
- How does Yemen rank for computer, communications and other services?
- Yemen ranks 82nd out of 198 countries with data for 2016.
- Is computer, communications and other services rising or falling in Yemen?
- Over the last ten years it is down 28.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Yemen data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Computer, communications and other services (% of commercial service exports). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Computer, communications and other services include such activities as international telecommunications, and postal and courier services; computer data; news-related service transactions between residents and nonresidents; construction services; royalties and license fees; miscellaneous business, professional, and technical services; and personal, cultural, and recreational services. This indicator is expressed as a percentage of service exports which are commercial services provided by residents to non-residents.