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Yemen: flag, map, capital and facts
Everything about Yemen: its flag, its map and its facts.
- Capital
- Sanaa
- Population
- 41.8 million
- Area
- 527,968 km²
- Currency
- Yemeni Rial (﷼)
#37 by population · #49 by area · #129 economy in the world · #112 by population density
Population and society
Population of ye, 1960–2025. From 5.5 million in 1960 to 41.8 million in 2025.
- Population density
- 77 per km² (rank 112 of 194)
- Urban population
- 37% (2025)
- Under 15
- 41% (2025)
- Over 65
- 2.5% (2025)
- Children per woman
- 4.50 (2024)
- Internet users
- 17.5% (2019)
Economy and nature
- GDP
- $21.6B (rank 129 of 194)
- Unemployment
- 17.3% (2025)
- Inflation
- 8.1% (2014)
- Forests
- 1% (of its land · 2024)
- CO₂ per person
- 0.3 t (a year · 2024)
- Lowest point
- 0 m (sea level)
Figures: World Bank, latest year with data. Lowest point: reviewed by hand.
Symbols
- Anthem
- National anthem of Yemen (الجُمْهُورِيَّة الْمُتَّحِدَة)
- Official name
- الجمهورية اليمنية
- Motto
- الله، الوطن، الثورة، الوحدة (Arabic)
Coat of arms and anthem: Wikimedia Commons.
Practical facts
- Official language
- Arabic
- Calling code
- +967
- Internet domain
- .ye
- Driving side
- On the right
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Demonym
- Yemeni
Geography
- Continent
- Asia
- Neighbouring countries
- Oman, Saudi Arabia
- Highest point
- Jabal an Nabi Shu'ayb (3,666 m)
- Largest city
- Sanaa, the capital
- Access to the sea
- Yes
History and politics
- Form of government
- Transitional government
Economy and life
- GDP per person
- $634 (2018)
- Life expectancy
- 69.4 years (2024)
- Human Development Index
- 0.47 (rank 184 of 193)
Governorates in figures
| Name | Capital | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|
| Abyan | Zinjibar | 21,939 |
| Ad Dali' (Dhale Governorate) | — | 4,786 |
| Aden | — | 1,114 |
| Al Bayda | — | 11,193 |
| Al Hodeidah (Al Hudaydah Governorate) | Al Hudaydah | 17,509 |
| Al Jawf | Al Hazm | 30,620 |
| Al Maharah (Al Mahrah Governorate) | Al Ghaydah | 82,405 |
| Al Mahwit | — | 2,858 |
| Amran | ʿAmrān | 9,587 |
| Dhamar | — | 9,495 |
| Hadramawt (Hadhramaut Governorate) | Mukalla | 193,032 |
| Hajjah | — | 8,228 |
| Ibb | — | 6,484 |
| Lahj (Lahij Governorate) | Lahij | 15,210 |
| Ma'rib (Marib Governorate) | Marib | 20,023 |
| Raymah | Al-Jaby | 2,442 |
| Sa'dah (Saada Governorate) | Saada | 15,022 |
| Sana'a (Sanaa Governorate) | Sanaa | 15,052 |
| Sana'a City (Amanat al-Asimah Governorate) | Sanaa | — |
| Shabwah | Ataq | 47,728 |
| Socotra | Hadibu | 3,650 |
| Ta'iz | Ta'izz | 12,605 |
Source: Wikidata.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Yemen?
Sanaa
How many people live in Yemen?
41.8 million inhabitants (2025)
What currency is used in Yemen?
Yemeni Rial
What is the official language of Yemen?
Arabic
What is the calling code of Yemen?
+967
Which countries border Yemen?
Oman and Saudi Arabia
What is the highest point of Yemen?
Jabal an Nabi Shu'ayb (3,666 m)
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Data: World Bank (population, economy), UNDP (human development), Wikidata, GeoNames and mledoze/countries.