Yemen

Republic of Yemen

"A Middle Eastern country known for its ancient architecture, coffee origins, and strategic location."

Western Asia
UN Member
Arab League

Overview

Key information and facts

Government type

Federal Presidential Republic (interim govt)

Capital City

Sana'a

15.37°, 44.19°

Official Languages

Arabic

Population

39.39M

Total Area

527.97K km²

Population Density

74.61 people per km²

Currency

Yemeni rial

Week Start

sunday

Driving Side

right

Society

Key social and demographic indicators

#38
39,390,799

Total Population+3%

2023
#132
69.3 years

Life Expectancy

2023
#51
39.8%

Urban Population

2023
#13
4.59

Fertility Rate

2023
#187
13.8%

Internet Users

2020

Economy

Economic and financial indicators

#116
$21.6B

GDP+0.8%

2018
#189
$477.4

GDP per Capita

2023
#147
8.1%

Inflation

2014
#166
17.1%

Unemployment Rate

2024
#95
36.7

Gini Index

2014

Frequently Asked Questions About Yemen

What is the capital of Yemen?

Yemen's capital city is Sana'a.

What is the population of Yemen?

As of 2023, the estimated population of Yemen is approximately 39.39M people. This makes it the 38th most populous country out of 192 states.

How large is Yemen?

Yemen spans a total area of approximately 527,968 square kilometers (203,849.5 square miles).

Which continent is Yemen in?

Yemen is located in Asia, specifically within the Western Asia subregion.

What is the GDP of Yemen?

According to estimates from 2018, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Yemen is approximately $21.61B USD. This ranks Yemen as the 116th largest economy out of 191 sovereign states worldwide.

Note: The information on this page has been compiled from authoritative sources. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, please note that some figures may not be current or entirely precise.