Yemen: Liquid liabilities, percent of GDP

The latest value from 2013 is 34.74 percent, a decline from 34.97 percent in 2012. In comparison, the world average is 63.86 percent, based on data from 177 countries. Historically, the average for Yemen from 1990 to 2013 is 37.12 percent. The minimum value, 30.15 percent, was reached in 2000 while the maximum of 48.39 percent was recorded in 1994. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

Definition: Ratio of liquid liabilities to GDP. Liquid liabilities are also known as broad money, or M3. They are the sum of currency and deposits in the central bank (M0), plus transferable deposits and electronic currency (M1), plus time and savings deposits, foreign currency transferable deposits, certificates of deposit, and securities repurchase agreements (M2), plus travelers checks, foreign currency time deposits, commercial paper, and shares of mutual funds or market funds held by residents.