🇾🇪 Yemen
Population: 41,773,878 in 2025 for Yemen (Asia), position 37 out of 213 worldwide. GDP per capita – Yemen: $634 /inh. (2018), ranking 206 out of 211. Economic growth is 0.8 % (2018). The unemployment rate is 17.3 % (2025). Annual inflation stands at 8.1 % (2014).
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Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths – Yemen, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Share of adults with the right to vote (1/173), HIV prevalence (1/152), Diabetes prevalence (39/207).
Weaknesses – Yemen, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Political stability and absence of violence (WGI) (205/205), Control of corruption (WGI) (204/205), Women's legal equality: overall index (185/186).
Regional comparison
- GDP per capita: Yemen has $634 /inh., below the regional median (Asia: $6,540 /inh.).
- Unemployment: Yemen has 17.3 %, above the regional median (Asia: 3.8 %).
- Inflation (consumer prices): Yemen has 8.1 %, above the regional median (Asia: 2.4 %).
- GDP growth: Yemen has 0.8 %, below the regional median (Asia: 4 %).
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·Wealth & Growth 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural resource rents | 4.9 % | 2018 | 76 of 211 |
| GDP, purchasing power parity | $92.8B | 2013 | 107 of 201 |
| GDP | $21.6B | 2018 | 132 of 211 |
| Net national income per capita | $602 /inh. | 2018 | 168 of 184 |
| GDP growth | 0.8 % | 2018 | 180 of 211 |
| GDP per capita, purchasing power parity | $3,164 /inh. | 2013 | 185 of 201 |
| Gross national income per capita (Atlas method) | $740 /inh. | 2018 | 195 of 205 |
| GDP per capita growth | -2.2 % | 2018 | 200 of 211 |
| GDP per capita | $634 /inh. | 2018 | 206 of 211 |
Prices, Inflation & Currency 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lending interest rate | 22.1 % | 2013 | 12 of 146 |
| Real interest rate | 11.8 % | 2013 | 19 of 146 |
| Official exchange rate | 1,355 LCU/$ | 2023 | 24 of 211 |
| Broad money supply (M3) | 34.7 % | 2013 | 127 of 164 |
| Inflation (consumer prices) | 8.1 % | 2014 | 161 of 191 |
| Inflation (GDP deflator) | 14.9 % | 2018 | 193 of 210 |
Employment 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self-employed workers | 52.6 % | 2025 | 53 of 184 |
| Employment in agriculture | 31.6 % | 2025 | 55 of 184 |
| Employment in services | 57.3 % | 2025 | 99 of 184 |
| Employment in industry | 11.1 % | 2025 | 159 of 184 |
| Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) | 32.6 % | 2025 | 168 of 184 |
| Unemployment | 17.3 % | 2025 | 174 of 184 |
| Labor force participation rate (ages 15 and over) | 33.1 % | 2025 | 182 of 184 |
| Employment rate (ages 15 and over) | 27.4 % | 2025 | 182 of 184 |
Foreign Trade 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imports of goods and services | 47.3 % | 2018 | 90 of 192 |
| High-technology exports | 4.8 % | 2015 | 108 of 185 |
| Trade openness | 56.1 % | 2018 | 141 of 192 |
| Current account balance | -7.7 % | 2016 | 160 of 198 |
| Services exports | $308.7M | 2016 | 163 of 198 |
| Merchandise exports | $196M | 2025 | 179 of 205 |
| Exports of goods and services | 8.8 % | 2018 | 187 of 192 |
Investment, Tourism & Aid 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official development aid received | 38 % | 2018 | 3 of 160 |
| Migrant remittances received | 12 % | 2016 | 22 of 196 |
| International tourist arrivals | 398,000 arr. | 2015 | 137 of 202 |
| International tourism receipts | $116M | 2016 | 154 of 201 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows | -0 % | 2018 | 184 of 201 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows (amount) | -$5M | 2025 | 187 of 203 |
Public finances 2
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Military spending | 4 % | 2014 | 17 of 165 |
| Government final consumption | 9 % | 2018 | 169 of 187 |
Finance & Reserves 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| External debt | 33.5 % | 2018 | 37 of 121 |
| Total reserves (including gold) | $1.3B | 2022 | 142 of 180 |
| Reserves in months of imports | 1.2 months | 2016 | 158 of 177 |
| Domestic credit to the private sector | 5.6 % | 2013 | 179 of 184 |
Economic structure 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household final consumption | 123.4 % | 2018 | 3 of 189 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 28.7 % | 2018 | 17 of 203 |
| Industry (including construction) | 25.4 % | 2018 | 78 of 205 |
| Gross savings | -4.5 % | 2016 | 175 of 178 |
| Gross capital formation | 6.2 % | 2018 | 180 of 185 |
| Services | 41.8 % | 2018 | 182 of 202 |
Population & Vital Statistics 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of 0-14 year olds | 41 % | 2025 | 17 of 213 |
| Age dependency ratio | 77.2 per 100 | 2025 | 24 of 213 |
| Population | 41,773,878 inhab. | 2025 | 37 of 213 |
| Number of men per 100 women | 102.7 per 100 women | 2025 | 39 of 213 |
| Share of men in the population | 50.7 % | 2025 | 39 of 213 |
| Boys per 100 girls at birth | 105.9 per 100 girls | 2024 | 61 of 213 |
| Adults with an official ID | 48.9 % | 2017 | 139 of 145 |
| Births registered with civil authorities | 30.7 % | 2013 | 171 of 178 |
| Share of women in the population | 49.3 % | 2025 | 175 of 213 |
| Urban population | 37 % | 2025 | 177 of 213 |
| Share of 15-64 year olds | 56.4 % | 2025 | 190 of 213 |
| Median age of the population | 18.2 yrs | 2023 | 202 of 226 |
| Share of people aged 65 and over | 2.5 % | 2025 | 205 of 213 |
Births, deaths and life expectancy 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birth rate | 34.4 per 1,000 | 2024 | 12 of 213 |
| Children per woman | 4.5 children/woman | 2024 | 13 of 213 |
| Population growth | 2.89 % | 2025 | 15 of 213 |
| Male suicide rate | 7.5 per 100,000 | 2023 | 37 of 183 |
| Suicide rate | 5.5 per 100,000 | 2023 | 47 of 183 |
| Female suicide rate | 3.7 per 100,000 | 2023 | 75 of 183 |
| Healthy life expectancy | 57.9 yrs | 2023 | 144 of 183 |
| Male life expectancy at birth | 67.4 yrs | 2024 | 149 of 213 |
| Under-5 mortality | 38.1 per 1,000 | 2024 | 152 of 194 |
| Life expectancy at birth | 69.4 yrs | 2024 | 154 of 213 |
| Female life expectancy at birth | 71.5 yrs | 2024 | 156 of 213 |
| Infant mortality | 33.8 per 1,000 | 2024 | 158 of 194 |
| Road traffic deaths | 29.4 per 100,000 | 2019 | 159 of 188 |
| Death rate | 4.7 per 1,000 | 2024 | 197 of 213 |
Health and healthcare system 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIV prevalence | 0.1 % | 2024 | 1 of 152 |
| Health expenditure | 9.7 % | 2023 | 30 of 191 |
| New tuberculosis cases | 40 per 100,000 | 2024 | 99 of 206 |
| Open defecation | 4.9 % | 2024 | 163 of 211 |
| Access to basic sanitation | 63.1 % | 2024 | 165 of 211 |
| Hospital beds | 0.5 per 1,000 | 2023 | 175 of 190 |
| Access to basic drinking water | 75 % | 2024 | 181 of 211 |
| Physicians | 0.1 per 1,000 | 2023 | 182 of 193 |
| Nurses and midwives | 0.54 per 1,000 | 2023 | 183 of 196 |
| Share of health spending paid directly by patients | 69.1 % | 2023 | 184 of 191 |
| Measles vaccination | 41 % | 2024 | 189 of 191 |
Body and lifestyle 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes prevalence | 5.5 % | 2024 | 39 of 207 |
| Obesity among adult women | 16.2 % | 2024 | 42 of 196 |
| Adult obesity | 13.3 % | 2024 | 47 of 196 |
| Obesity among adult men | 10.3 % | 2024 | 57 of 196 |
| Mean body mass index of men | 23.6 kg/m² | 2016 | 135 of 190 |
| Mean body mass index of women | 24.1 kg/m² | 2016 | 149 of 190 |
| Average height of women | 154 cm | 2014 | 177 of 198 |
| Alcohol consumption per capita | 0 L/person | 2024 | 197 of 202 |
| Average height of men | 159.9 cm | 2014 | 197 of 198 |
Origins, languages and religions 15
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of the population: Muslims | 99.9 % | 2020 | 1 of 192 |
| Importance of religion in life | 98.6 % | 2014 | 10 of 114 |
| Regular attendance at places of worship | 52.3 % | 2014 | 41 of 112 |
| Frequent prayer | 48.3 % | 2014 | 50 of 80 |
| Share of the population: Jews | 0 % | 2020 | 94 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Hindus | 0 % | 2020 | 101 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Buddhists | 0 % | 2020 | 133 of 192 |
| Share of immigrants in the population | 1 % | 2024 | 168 of 212 |
| Share of the population: people with no religious affiliation | 0.1 % | 2020 | 168 of 192 |
| Share of the population: other religions (including folk religions) | 0 % | 2020 | 179 of 192 |
| Ethnic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0 | 2003 | 189 of 205 |
| Linguistic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.01 | 2003 | 189 of 203 |
| Share of the population: Christians | 0.1 % | 2020 | 190 of 192 |
| Religious diversity (fractionalization index) | 0 | 2003 | 204 of 204 |
| Majority religion | Muslims (over 50%) | 2020 | 50 countries out of 192 in the same category |
Inequality 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income share of the richest 10% | 29.4 % | 2014 | 67 of 169 |
| Income share of the poorest 20% | 7.3 % | 2014 | 73 of 169 |
| Gini index | 36.7 | 2014 | 97 of 169 |
| Extreme poverty | 33.3 % | 2014 | 137 of 169 |
Territory & Borders 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Land area | 527,968 km² | 2024 | 48 of 212 |
| Total area | 527,968 km² | 2024 | 50 of 212 |
| Length of coastline | 1,906 km | 2026 | 59 of 227 |
| Length of land borders | 1,601 km | 2026 | 101 of 230 |
| Number of neighboring countries | 2 countries | 2026 | 108 of 223 |
| Latitude of the country's center | 15.9 ° | 2026 | 123 of 232 |
| Population density | 76.9 inh./km² | 2024 | 127 of 212 |
| Landlocked country | Has sea access | 2026 | 183 countries out of 227 in the same category |
Terrain, Water & Climate 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average elevation | 999 m | 2026 | 33 of 166 |
| Lowest point | 0 m | 2026 | 39 of 228 |
| Highest point | 3,666 m | 2026 | 50 of 229 |
| Population living less than 5 m above sea level | 1.6 % | 2015 | 74 of 212 |
| Average annual rainfall | 167 mm | 2022 | 167 of 180 |
| Renewable fresh water per person | 55 m³/inh. | 2022 | 176 of 181 |
Land & Nature 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural land | 44.4 % | 2024 | 79 of 207 |
| Arable land | 2.2 % | 2024 | 165 of 204 |
| Forest cover | 1 % | 2024 | 194 of 210 |
| Protected land areas | 1.1 % | 2025 | 201 of 210 |
Democracy & Elections 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of adults with the right to vote | 100 % | 2025 | 1 of 173 |
| Minimum voting age | 18 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 222 |
| Core civil society index | 0.27 | 2025 | 136 of 173 |
| Participatory democracy index | 0.07 | 2025 | 152 of 173 |
| Civil society participation index | 0.26 | 2025 | 153 of 173 |
| Free and fair elections index | 0 | 2025 | 156 of 173 |
| Liberal democracy index | 0.04 | 2025 | 162 of 173 |
| Electoral democracy index | 0.13 | 2025 | 165 of 173 |
| Egalitarian democracy index | 0.03 | 2025 | 172 of 173 |
| Head of the executive chosen through multiparty elections | Executive not from multiparty elections | 2025 | 32 countries out of 173 in the same category |
| Political regime | Closed autocracy | 2025 | 32 countries out of 173 in the same category |
Civil Liberties & Human Rights 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academic freedom index | 0.24 | 2025 | 134 of 173 |
| Freedom of association index | 0.29 | 2025 | 140 of 173 |
| Political civil liberties index | 0.3 | 2025 | 141 of 173 |
| Freedom of expression index | 0.22 | 2025 | 145 of 173 |
| Human rights index (V-Dem) | 0.19 | 2025 | 161 of 173 |
| Equality of civil liberties across social groups | -1.29 | 2025 | 163 of 173 |
| Protection from physical violence by the state (V-Dem) | 0.12 | 2025 | 166 of 174 |
| Private civil liberties index | 0.14 | 2025 | 167 of 173 |
| Index of individual liberties and equality before the law | 0.09 | 2025 | 169 of 173 |
Governance & Rule of Law 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Judicial constraints on the executive index | 0.14 | 2025 | 149 of 173 |
| Rule of law index (V-Dem) | 0.07 | 2025 | 163 of 173 |
| Absence of corruption in the judiciary | -1.91 | 2025 | 165 of 173 |
| Political corruption index | 0.9 | 2025 | 168 of 173 |
| Corruption Perceptions Index | 13 pts | 2024 | 173 of 179 |
| Regulatory quality (WGI) | -1.47 | 2025 | 193 of 203 |
| Voice and accountability (WGI) | -1.75 | 2025 | 193 of 203 |
| Government effectiveness (WGI) | -1.87 | 2025 | 199 of 203 |
| Rule of law (WGI) | -1.94 | 2025 | 203 of 205 |
| Control of corruption (WGI) | -1.68 | 2025 | 204 of 205 |
| Political stability and absence of violence (WGI) | -2.51 | 2025 | 205 of 205 |
Women's rights 16
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year women gained the right to vote | 1,990 | 2025 | 8 of 189 |
| Share of women among ministers | 0 % | 2025 | 184 of 192 |
| Share of women in parliament | 0 % | 2025 | 190 of 192 |
| Paid maternity leave | Paid leave of less than 98 days | 2025 | 59 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Paid paternity leave | No paid leave | 2025 | 65 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to vote | Right to vote granted to all women | 2025 | 189 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Women's right to take a job without permission | Not the same right | 2025 | 18 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to travel abroad | Only one point out of two | 2025 | 13 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal inheritance between sons and daughters | Rights not equal | 2025 | 40 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal pay for work of equal value | Not written into law | 2025 | 88 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal property ownership rights | Equal rights for men and women | 2025 | 165 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Ban on gender discrimination in employment | Discrimination prohibited by law | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Femicide law | No specific provision | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on sexual harassment | No area covered | 2025 | 24 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on domestic violence | No law meeting these criteria | 2025 | 55 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal quota for women on company boards | No mandatory quota | 2025 | 147 countries out of 186 in the same category |
Women's Legal Equality (Indices) 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's legal equality: entrepreneurship | 25 /100 | 2025 | 122 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: childcare | 25 /100 | 2025 | 133 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: access to employment | 25 /100 | 2025 | 155 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: property and inheritance | 25 /100 | 2025 | 156 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: retirement | 35.8 /100 | 2025 | 174 of 186 |
| Legal protection of women against violence | 0 /100 | 2025 | 175 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: parental leave and pregnancy | 17.8 /100 | 2025 | 178 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: marriage | 0 /100 | 2025 | 178 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: mobility | 12.5 /100 | 2025 | 180 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: pay and occupations | 25 /100 | 2025 | 182 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: overall index | 19.1 /100 | 2025 | 185 of 186 |
LGBTQ+ rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| LGBT rights index (composite policy index) | -3.4 pts | 2025 | 189 of 194 |
| Joint adoption by a same-sex couple | Not allowed | 2025 | 155 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Age of sexual consent: same-sex couples | No legal provision | 2025 | 61 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal change of gender marker | Not legally possible | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Anti-LGBT hate crimes: aggravating circumstance | Not covered | 2025 | 126 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on incitement to anti-LGBT hatred | Not prohibited | 2025 | 141 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on non-consensual surgeries on intersex children | Not banned | 2025 | 182 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on conversion therapies | Not banned | 2025 | 169 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Laws limiting public LGBT expression (“propaganda”) | Restrictions provided by law | 2025 | 43 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex marriage and civil union | Marriage defined as the union of a man and a woman | 2025 | 98 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Death penalty for same-sex relations | Death penalty provided for | 2025 | 8 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection against employment discrimination (sexual orientation, gender identity) | No protection | 2025 | 107 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection from discrimination in goods and services (LGBT) | No protection | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection of sexual orientation and gender identity in the constitution | Not mentioned | 2025 | 180 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal recognition of a third gender | Not recognized | 2025 | 174 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex sexual relations | Criminalized | 2025 | 61 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Gender-affirming care: coverage and restrictions | Neither coverage nor national restriction | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Justice and security 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | 5.8 per 100,000 | 2013 | 132 of 192 |
| United Nations Convention against Torture | State party | 2026 | 171 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) | State party | 2026 | 172 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Civilian access to handguns | Possible without a licence | 2026 | 1 countries out of 113 in the same category |
| Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court | Signed, not ratified | 2026 | 25 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Legal status of the death penalty | Retained and applied | 2026 | 53 countries out of 195 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (medical use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 126 countries out of 180 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (recreational use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 144 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Health and reproductive rights 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family planning needs met by modern methods | 46.9 % | 2013 | 47 of 78 |
| Use of modern contraceptives | 29.2 % | 2013 | 128 of 181 |
| Unmet need for contraception | 28.7 % | 2013 | 130 of 150 |
| Maternal mortality | 118 per 100,000 | 2023 | 132 of 192 |
| Adolescent birth rate | 73.9 per 1,000 | 2024 | 180 of 213 |
| Births attended by skilled health personnel | 44.7 % | 2013 | 199 of 204 |
| Abortion: grounds allowed by law | Allowed only to save the woman's life | 2026 | 35 countries out of 191 in the same category |
Work and social rights 3
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children in child labor (ages 5-17) | 8.9 % | 2023 | 28 of 64 |
| Non-respect of freedom of association and collective bargaining | 1.1 /10 | 2024 | 65 of 186 |
| Population covered by at least one social benefit | 7 % | 2022 | 192 of 210 |
Family & Nationality 10
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years of residence required for naturalization | 10 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 152 |
| Age of civil majority | 18 yrs | 2026 | 21 of 187 |
| Women married before age 18 | 29.6 % | 2023 | 114 of 144 |
| Dual nationality | Not recognised | 2026 | 98 countries out of 191 in the same category |
| Women's right to be head of household | Right not identical | 2025 | 29 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to divorce | Right not identical | 2025 | 44 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal framework on child marriage | At least one condition is missing | 2025 | 141 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Nationality acquired by birth on the territory | Not acquired automatically by birth in the country | 2026 | 154 countries out of 192 in the same category |
| Wife's legal duty of obedience to her husband | Duty of obedience in the law | 2025 | 18 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal status of polygamy | Polygamy recognized by law | 2026 | 45 countries out of 167 in the same category |
Civic duties 3
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of entry into primary school | 6 yrs | 2025 | 33 of 207 |
| Duration of compulsory schooling | 9 yrs | 2025 | 113 of 194 |
| Compulsory voting | Voluntary voting | 2026 | 199 countries out of 226 in the same category |
Frequently asked questions
How many people live in Yemen?
Yemen has about 41,773,878 inhabitants (2025), ranking 37 worldwide out of 213 countries.
What is the GDP per capita of Yemen?
GDP per capita is $634 /inh. (2018): Yemen ranks 206 out of 211 countries.
What is the inflation rate in Yemen?
Annual inflation is 8.1 % (2014); Yemen ranks 161 out of 191 (ranked from lowest to highest).
What is the unemployment rate in Yemen?
The unemployment rate is 17.3 % (2025); Yemen ranks 174 out of 184 (ranked from lowest to highest).
Where does Yemen stand in its region (Asia)?
GDP per capita: Yemen has $634 /inh., below the regional median (Asia: $6,540 /inh.).
Where do the figures on Yemen come from?
The data comes from public sources (World Bank, CIA World Factbook…), cited on each indicator page, with the year of each value.
Rank is the position in the world ranking for each indicator (the ranking direction is given on the indicator's page). Sources and update dates are on each indicator's page.