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Yemen · YEM · Middle East

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Risk Score

Critical Stable

Risk Factors

Active conflict (structural)
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Overview

Yemen is an Arabian Peninsula nation embroiled in a devastating civil war and humanitarian crisis, leading to widespread famine, disease, and displacement. The conflict has fragmented the country, severely damaged its infrastructure, and crippled its economy. International efforts continue to seek a peaceful resolution and provide humanitarian assistance.

Leadership

Rashad al-Alimi

Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council (internationally recognized)

Government: Republic (currently contested and fragmented)

Maeen Abdulmalik Saeed

Ahmed Awad bin Mubarak

Mohammed Ali al-Houthi

Economy

GDP

$20.0B

GDP per Capita

$600

GDP Growth

+2.0%

Inflation

30.0%

Unemployment

25.0%

Agriculture (qat, coffee, cotton)Small-scale industryOil and gas (severely disrupted)Humanitarian aid

Trade

Key Exports

Crude oil (limited)CoffeeDried fishSalt

Key Imports

FoodstuffsMachinery and equipmentChemicalsFuelMedicines

Top Partners

United Arab EmiratesSaudi ArabiaChinaIndiaDjibouti

Headlines (8)

EUROPE SAYS1d ago

Live Updates: Latest from Israel, Iran, and Middle East

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Devdiscourse1d ago

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd Resume Suez Canal Route Amid Security Re-evaluation

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DAWN.com2d ago

Houthi attack leaves 16 govt troops dead

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CBS News2d ago

Yemen's Houthis kill 16 government troops; British agency reports attack on cargo ship in Red Sea

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Moneycontrol2d ago

Houthi attack kills 16 Yemen government troops near Hodeidah

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CP24 Toronto2d ago

Ship reports attack in Red Sea off Yemen

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WTOP2d ago

British military says cargo ship reports attack in the Red Sea off Yemen

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ZeroHedge2d ago

Red Sea Blockage Fears: Cargo Ship Attacked Off Southwest Yemen

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