Republic of Yemen
Capital: Sana’a (official), Aden (temporary)
Population: 39,390,799
Currency: Yemeni rial (YER)
Yemen is a country located on the southern tip of the Arabian Peninsula, bordered by Saudi Arabia to the north, Oman to the east, and the Arabian Sea and Red Sea to the south and west. It is known for its ancient history, unique architecture, and mountainous terrain, but has been facing a severe humanitarian crisis due to ongoing conflict since 2015. The capital is Sana’a, although it is currently under the control of Houthi forces, while the internationally recognized government operates from Aden. Yemen’s economy has been devastated by war, with limited functioning sectors in agriculture, remittances, and humanitarian aid. It is a unitary republic with highly fragmented governance, and is a member of the United Nations (UN), Arab League, Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), and the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM).
Growth Rate
3.029
%
Fertility Rate
4.59
children born/woman
Crude Death Rate
4.792
per 1,000 people
Life Expectancy
69.3
years
Total Population in Yemen
This graph illustrates the total population of a country over time, while also depicting the sex ratio, which indicates the number of males per 100 females in the population.
Population Density
Population Growth Rate (%)
The population growth rate shows how fast a population is increasing or decreasing annually, influenced by birth rates, death rates, and migration in Yemen.
Life Expectancy (Years)
Life expectancy indicates the average number of years a person is expected to live.
Median Age (Years)
Median age represents the midpoint of a population’s age distribution, helping to assess whether a population is young, aging, or balanced.
Infant Mortality
Infant mortality rate measures the number of infant deaths per 1,000 live births.
Net migration in 2023 (per 1000 people)
-0.133
(+0.14)
Net migration represents the difference between the number of people moving into a country and those leaving.
Fertility Rate
Fertility rate represents the average number of children a woman is expected to have in her lifetime
Births vs Deaths
This graph compares the number of births and deaths each year.
Crude Death Rate
Crude death rate measures the number of deaths per 1,000 people in a population per year.
Source
Data is sourced from The World Bank, the United Nations Population Division (World Population Prospects: 2024 Revision), and other collated datasets, including national statistical offices, Eurostat (Demographic Statistics), and the United Nations Statistics Division (Population and Vital Statistics Report, various years).
Note: The information in the KPI is from 2023; any data beyond this year is an estimate from the United Nations.