Yemenis face worsening living conditions amid economic crisis
Real GDP per capita in Yemen has fallen by approximately 58 percent since 2015, according to the World Bank.
Rising prices, irregular or unpaid salaries and divided banking systems are worsening economic conditions across government- and Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen. Households are cutting spending, borrowing money and reducing purchases of food and medicines.
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- 58%
Real GDP per capita in Yemen has fallen by approximately 58 percent since 2015, according to the World Bank.
“real GDP per capita has fallen by approximately 58 percent since 2015”
- 74%
The World Food Programme said 74 percent of households in accessible government-controlled areas were unable to meet their basic food needs.
“74 percent of households were unable to meet their basic food needs”
- 20%
The Yemeni government approved a 20 percent cost-of-living allowance for public-sector employees in May.
“approved a 20 percent cost-of-living allowance in May”