What is the population of Yemen?

The population of Yemen is projected to reach approximately 42,961,653 in 2026, according to UN projections.

What is the life expectancy in Yemen?

Life expectancy at birth in Yemen is projected to be 69.7 years in 2026.

What is the fertility rate in Yemen?

The total fertility rate in Yemen is projected to be 4.33 children per woman in 2026.

What is the median age in Yemen?

The median age in Yemen is projected to be 18.5 years in 2026.

What is the age distribution in Yemen?

Yemen's population is projected to be 40.9% children (0-14 years), 56.5% working age (15-64 years), and 2.6% elderly (65+ years) in 2026.

What is the GDP per capita in Yemen?

The GDP per capita in Yemen is $1,596 (PPP) as of 2026, according to IMF data.

What is the inflation rate in Yemen?

The inflation rate in Yemen is 26.5%, which is considered high inflation as of 2026, according to IMF data.

Yemen

Today's demographic activity

Estimates based on 2026 annual rates

Births today

3,851

Deaths today

543

Net emigration today

As of today, Yemen has approximately 42,961,653 people. Estimated births today: 3,851; deaths: 543.

Watch Yemen's population change in real time. These counters estimate births, deaths, and migration activity every second based on annual demographic rates.

Key terms

Real-time counters: — Live estimates derived from annual demographic rates evenly distributed throughout the year.
Natural change: — Net change from births minus deaths (excluding migration).
Net migration: — Balance of people moving into vs. leaving the country.
Population growth: — Total change combining births, deaths, and migration.

Major Cities

(111)Projection

#	City	Region	Population	Area (km²)	Density
1	Şan'ā' (Sana'a)★ Capital	Amanat Al Asimah	4.10M	243	16,884
2	Ta'izz	Ta`izz	1.62M	89	18,299
3	Ibb	Ibb	850.8K	62	13,812
4	Hodeidah	Al Hudaydah	839.9K	61	13,859
5	Bi'r Rubak	`Adan	725.6K	57	12,686
6	Aden ('Adan)◇ Temporary Seat of Government	`Adan	541.1K	55	9,911
7	Dhamar	Dhamar	417.0K	42	10,025
8	Hawrah	Ta`izz	407.0K	73	5,606
9	Yarim	Ibb	312.5K	14	22,322
10	Al Majidi	Ta`izz	287.9K	11	26,170
11	`Amran	Amran	209.9K	29	7,188
12	Bayt Sa`dan	Dhamar	208.3K	30	6,943
13	Bajil	Al Hudaydah	205.9K	10	20,185
14	Al `Udayn	Ibb	194.6K	11	17,694
15	Ar Rijad	Ibb	193.3K	23	8,333
16	Sa`dah	Sa`dah	187.8K	33	5,657
17	`Abs	Hajjah	182.5K	17	10,490
18	Hayfan	Ta`izz	180.7K	25	7,346
19	Zalmat Hubaysh	Ibb	172.3K	21	8,204
20	Ash Shajarah	Ta`izz	164.6K	14	11,761
21	Bayt al Faqih	Al Hudaydah	162.5K	8	19,814
22	Al Mahabishah	Hajjah	159.8K	16	9,986
23	Rada`	Al Bayda'	159.6K	22	7,126
24	Al Misrakh	Ta`izz	159.2K	7	22,117
25	Tarim	Hadramawt	158.8K	17	9,235
26	Fuwwah	Hadramawt	154.0K	24	6,418
27	Say'un	Hadramawt	153.8K	17	9,152
28	Mawza`	Ta`izz	153.1K	5	30,629
29	`Adan Barakah	Ta`izz	146.7K	6	22,923
30	Khayran	Hajjah	146.6K	15	9,771

1975

2026

2050

Population figures are urban agglomerations (the contiguous built-up area), which can be larger than city-proper municipal boundaries.

Source: United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division (2025) · Creative Commons license CC BY 3.0 IGO

Source: UN World Population Prospects 2024 (CC BY 3.0 IGO). Historical estimates (1950–2024) and medium-variant projections (2025–2100). Updated December 2025.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Yemen?: The population of Yemen is projected to reach approximately 42,961,653 in 2026, according to UN projections.
What is the life expectancy in Yemen?: Life expectancy at birth in Yemen is projected to be 69.7 years in 2026.
What is the fertility rate in Yemen?: The total fertility rate in Yemen is projected to be 4.33 children per woman in 2026.
What is the median age in Yemen?: The median age in Yemen is projected to be 18.5 years in 2026.
What is the age distribution in Yemen?: Yemen's population is projected to be 40.9% children (0-14 years), 56.5% working age (15-64 years), and 2.6% elderly (65+ years) in 2026.
What is the GDP per capita in Yemen?: The GDP per capita in Yemen is $1,596 (PPP) as of 2026, according to IMF data.
What is the inflation rate in Yemen?: The inflation rate in Yemen is 26.5%, which is considered high inflation as of 2026, according to IMF data.

Today's demographic activity

Estimates based on 2026 annual rates

Births today

3,851

Deaths today

543

Net emigration today

As of today, Yemen has approximately 42,961,653 people. Estimated births today: 3,851; deaths: 543.

Watch Yemen's population change in real time. These counters estimate births, deaths, and migration activity every second based on annual demographic rates.

Key terms

Real-time counters: — Live estimates derived from annual demographic rates evenly distributed throughout the year.
Natural change: — Net change from births minus deaths (excluding migration).
Net migration: — Balance of people moving into vs. leaving the country.
Population growth: — Total change combining births, deaths, and migration.

Major Cities

(111)Projection

#	City	Region	Population	Area (km²)	Density
1	Şan'ā' (Sana'a)★ Capital	Amanat Al Asimah	4.10M	243	16,884
2	Ta'izz	Ta`izz	1.62M	89	18,299
3	Ibb	Ibb	850.8K	62	13,812
4	Hodeidah	Al Hudaydah	839.9K	61	13,859
5	Bi'r Rubak	`Adan	725.6K	57	12,686
6	Aden ('Adan)◇ Temporary Seat of Government	`Adan	541.1K	55	9,911
7	Dhamar	Dhamar	417.0K	42	10,025
8	Hawrah	Ta`izz	407.0K	73	5,606
9	Yarim	Ibb	312.5K	14	22,322
10	Al Majidi	Ta`izz	287.9K	11	26,170
11	`Amran	Amran	209.9K	29	7,188
12	Bayt Sa`dan	Dhamar	208.3K	30	6,943
13	Bajil	Al Hudaydah	205.9K	10	20,185
14	Al `Udayn	Ibb	194.6K	11	17,694
15	Ar Rijad	Ibb	193.3K	23	8,333
16	Sa`dah	Sa`dah	187.8K	33	5,657
17	`Abs	Hajjah	182.5K	17	10,490
18	Hayfan	Ta`izz	180.7K	25	7,346
19	Zalmat Hubaysh	Ibb	172.3K	21	8,204
20	Ash Shajarah	Ta`izz	164.6K	14	11,761
21	Bayt al Faqih	Al Hudaydah	162.5K	8	19,814
22	Al Mahabishah	Hajjah	159.8K	16	9,986
23	Rada`	Al Bayda'	159.6K	22	7,126
24	Al Misrakh	Ta`izz	159.2K	7	22,117
25	Tarim	Hadramawt	158.8K	17	9,235
26	Fuwwah	Hadramawt	154.0K	24	6,418
27	Say'un	Hadramawt	153.8K	17	9,152
28	Mawza`	Ta`izz	153.1K	5	30,629
29	`Adan Barakah	Ta`izz	146.7K	6	22,923
30	Khayran	Hajjah	146.6K	15	9,771

1975

2026

2050

Population figures are urban agglomerations (the contiguous built-up area), which can be larger than city-proper municipal boundaries.

Source: United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division (2025) · Creative Commons license CC BY 3.0 IGO

Source: UN World Population Prospects 2024 (CC BY 3.0 IGO). Historical estimates (1950–2024) and medium-variant projections (2025–2100). Updated December 2025.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Yemen?: The population of Yemen is projected to reach approximately 42,961,653 in 2026, according to UN projections.
What is the life expectancy in Yemen?: Life expectancy at birth in Yemen is projected to be 69.7 years in 2026.
What is the fertility rate in Yemen?: The total fertility rate in Yemen is projected to be 4.33 children per woman in 2026.
What is the median age in Yemen?: The median age in Yemen is projected to be 18.5 years in 2026.
What is the age distribution in Yemen?: Yemen's population is projected to be 40.9% children (0-14 years), 56.5% working age (15-64 years), and 2.6% elderly (65+ years) in 2026.
What is the GDP per capita in Yemen?: The GDP per capita in Yemen is $1,596 (PPP) as of 2026, according to IMF data.
What is the inflation rate in Yemen?: The inflation rate in Yemen is 26.5%, which is considered high inflation as of 2026, according to IMF data.

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