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Yemen
Yemen · YEM · Middle East
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Risk Score
Critical→ Stable
Risk Factors
Active conflict (structural)
No recent events in pipeline
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
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