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Asia · Western Asia · capital Sana'a

About Yemen

What is the capital of Yemen?

The capital of Yemen is Sana'a. Sana'a is the seat of national government for Yemen, a country in Western Asia.

What is the population of Yemen?

Yemen has a population of about 39.4 million people, the 38th largest population in the world. Population figures come from World Bank estimates.

How big is Yemen?

Yemen covers 527,968 square kilometers (203,850 square miles), making Yemen the 50th largest country in the world by area.

Which countries border Yemen?

Yemen borders 2 countries: Oman and Saudi Arabia.

What is the life expectancy in Yemen?

Life expectancy at birth in Yemen is 69.3 years, the 155th highest of any country in the world.

What continent is Yemen in?

Yemen is in Asia, in the Western Asia region. Yemen is one of 50 countries and territories in Asia.

All statistics and world rankings

Data updated April 1, 2026
Statistics and world rankings for Yemen
Populationtotal people39.4Mpeople38th
Land Areatotal km²528.0Kkm²50th
GDP per PersonUSD per personno data
Total GDPUSD · whole economyno data
Life Expectancyyears, at birth69.3years155th
Urban Population% living in cities36.6%178th
Internet Users% of people online13.8%189th
Fertility Ratechildren per woman4.59births/woman13th
Tourist Arrivalsvisitors per yearno data
Forest Cover% of land forested1.0%195th
Unemployment Rate% of labor force16.9%12th
Military Spending% of GDPno data
Renewable Energy% of energy use3.7%170th
Inflation Rateannual CPI changeno data
Beer Consumptionliters per yearno data
Coffee Consumptionkg per yearno data
Wine Consumptionliters per yearno data
Education Spending% of GDPno data
Health Spending% of GDP9.7%of GDP31st
Arable Land% of land arable2.2%168th
Foreign Direct InvestmentUSD inflow/year-$371.0M186th

Borders Yemen2 countries

Omancapital MuscatSaudi Arabiacapital Riyadh

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Regional hubs

All countries in Asia50 countries and territoriesEvery country profile on Countrivo243 countries and territories

ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 YE · alpha-3 YEM · Western Asia

Where Yemen stands12 of 21 rankings

12thUnemployment %16.9%13thFertility4.59 births/woman31stHealth % GDP9.7% of GDP

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