(Last updated: 16 Jun 2009)

Current business situation

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) provides advice for business travellers and tourists going to Yemen. This is regularly updated, and should be checked before planning travel.

Country facts

Capital city:	Sana’a
Surface area:	528,000 sq km
Population:	23 million
Official language(s):	Arabic
Head of State:	President  HE General Ali Abdullah Saleh
Head of Government:	Prime Minister HE Dr Ali Mohammad Mujwar
Australian exports to Yemen:	A$176 million
Australian imports from Yemen:	A$1 million
Yemen's principal export destinations:	China, Thailand, India
Yemen's principal import sources:	UAE, Saudi Arabia, China

(Source: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade - Country economic fact sheet)

Economic climate

Key economic indicators and statistics for 2008:

• GDP - US$27.2 billion
• GDP per capita - US$1,211
• Real GDP growth - 7.7 per cent
• Inflation - 12 per cent

(Source: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade - Country economic fact sheet)

Trade relations and statistics

Major Australian exports to Yemen (2008):

• Milk and cream – A$28 million
• Wheat – A$23 million
• Vegetables – A$5 million
• Cheese and curd – A$3 million

Major Australian imports from Yemen (2008):

• Goods vehicles – A$0.5 million

(Source: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade – Country economic fact sheet)