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Yemen, Rep.
According to the World Bank, Yemen, Rep. was home to 40.6 million people in 2024 — the 38th most populous of 217 countries, 0.50% of everyone on Earth.
REGIONMiddle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan
INCOME GROUP · WORLD BANKLow income
CAPITALSana'a
Yemen, Rep. by the numbers
| METRIC | VALUE | WORLD RANK | SHARE |
|---|---|---|---|
| PopulationWorld Bank, 2024 | 40.6 million | 38th of 217 | 0.50% |
| People | |||
| Population GrowthWorld Bank, 2024 | 3.0% | 13th of 217 | — |
| Birth RateWorld Bank, 2024 | 34.4 / 1,000 | 12th of 217 | — |
| Death RateWorld Bank, 2024 | 4.7 / 1,000 | 201st of 217 | — |
| Fertility RateWorld Bank, 2024 | 4.50 | 13th of 217 | — |
| Urban PopulationWorld Bank, 2024 | 36.8% | 178th of 217 | — |
| Economy | |||
| GDP (current US$)World Bank, 2024 | $21.6B | 127th of 214 | 0.02% |
| GDP per capitaWorld Bank, 2024 | $634 | 208th of 214 | — |
| GNI per capitaWorld Bank, 2024 | $740 | 195th of 207 | — |
| InflationWorld Bank, 2024 | 8.1% | 36th of 193 | — |
| UnemploymentWorld Bank, 2025 | 17.3% | 12th of 187 | — |
| Health | |||
| Life ExpectancyWorld Bank, 2024 | 69.4 yrs | 156th of 217 | — |
| Infant MortalityWorld Bank, 2024 | 33.8 / 1,000 | 38th of 196 | — |
| Health SpendingWorld Bank, 2024 | 9.7% | 32nd of 193 | — |
| PhysiciansWorld Bank, 2023 | 0.1 / 1,000 | 196th of 208 | — |
| Environment | |||
| CO₂ per capitaWorld Bank, 2024 | 0.26 | 178th of 203 | — |
| Forest CoverWorld Bank, 2023 | 1.0% | 196th of 214 | — |
| Renewable EnergyWorld Bank, 2022 | 3.7% | 170th of 212 | — |
| Society | |||
| Internet UsersWorld Bank, 2025 | 17.5% | 200th of 213 | — |
| Mobile SubscriptionsWorld Bank, 2024 | 50.9 / 1,000 | 201st of 214 | — |
| Literacy RateWorld Bank, 2024 | 37.1% | 166th of 170 | — |
| Land | |||
| Population DensityWorld Bank, 2023 | 74.6 | 132nd of 216 | — |
| Arable LandWorld Bank, 2023 | 2.2% | 168th of 206 | — |
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