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Yemen: key facts and figures
Yemen has 40.6 million people, Arabic as an official language, the Yemeni Rial and 22 public holidays a year. It ranks 187th of 195 countries for aged 65 and over.
40.6 millionpeople
YERcurrency
Arabicofficial language
+967calling code
Rightdriving side
Every figure shows how Yemen differs
Population and Demographics
how many people live there, and how that is changing
40.6 millionPopulation
- Annual change+3.03%
- Fertility rate4.5 per woman#14
- Aged 65 and over2.52%#187
Human Development
health, schooling and income combined into one index
0.470Human Development Index
- Adjusted for inequality0.325#154
- Life expectancy69.3 years#132
- Mean schooling5.5 years#163
Currency
what money is used and its official code
Yemeni RialCurrency
- ISO 4217 codeYER
- SymbolYER
- CapitalSana'a
Languages
which languages hold official status
ArabicOfficial languages
- Text directionRight to left
Practical Country Info
plugs, voltage, driving side and dialling
Type A, Type D, Type GPlug types
- Mains voltage230 V
- Driving sideRight
- Calling code+967
- Time zoneAsia/Aden
Public Holidays
official days off through the year
22Public holidays in 2026
- Mar 18Eid al-Fitr Holiday Period Begins Moon
- Mar 19Eid al-Fitr Eve Moon
- Mar 20Eid al-Fitr Moon
Digital Adoption
how many people are online and how digital the state is
17.5%Internet use
- E-government index0.232#185
- Global rank#185
Geography and Environment
terrain, climate and physical setting
Coastal countryPhysical setting
- Highest pointYemen Highlands
- ClimateThe climate is arid overall but varies sharply with elevation, with cooler and wetter conditions in parts of the highlands and hot dry conditions in desert and many coastal areas.
Education
how the school system is structured
25.6%Upper-secondary completion
- Education participation16.1%
- Youth participation38.5%
- Tertiary gross enrolment8.8%
Economy
the size of the economy and how it is changing
ExploreFull economy profile
- Detailed informationAvailable on the full page
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