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Population

41,773,878 people (2025)

Total GDP

$7.4B (2026)

GDP Per capita

$417 (2025)

Human Development Index (HDI)

0.47 (184.)

About Yemen

Yemen has ancient civilization heritage with Queen of Sheba connections and incense trade routes. The country has mountainous landscape and Red Sea coastline. Yemeni culture emphasizes tribal traditions, poetry, and Islamic heritage.

The nation has arid climate with monsoon seasons in highlands. Yemen has complex political situation with ongoing humanitarian crisis. The country has strategic location controlling Bab-el-Mandeb strait.

Sana'a is historic capital with unique tower house architecture and UNESCO heritage. Yemen has coffee origin with mocha beans historical significance. The nation has Arabic as official language with distinct dialect.

Traditional Yemeni culture includes oral poetry, traditional crafts, and Qat social customs. The country has Muslim majority with tribal governance systems. Yemeni cuisine features rice, bread, and Middle Eastern spices.

The population is 32 million facing humanitarian challenges and displacement. Yemen offers ancient heritage, strategic importance, and cultural traditions despite contemporary difficulties in Arabian Peninsula.

Economic Indicators

GDP Historical Performance
$23.5B
$22.0B
$20.5B
$18.9B
$17.4B
$21.9B
$20.2B
$19.4B
$23.5B
$19.4B
$19.1B
$17.4B
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025

Demographic Distribution

Age Groups Distribution
21.0%
0-14
20.0%
9.8%
15-24
9.4%
13.6%
25-44
13.3%
5.1%
45-64
5.2%
1.1%
65+
1.4%
Male
Female
%50.7 (21.165.096)
%49.3 (20.608.781)

Population Data by Years

Year Total Population Annual Change Density People/KM2
2100 110.035.634 +0.27% 208.4
2090 106.002.504 +0.5% 200.8
2080 99.794.205 +0.73% 189
2070 91.830.013 +0.98% 173.9
2060 82.176.000 +1.31% 155.6
2050 70.976.403 +1.69% 134.4
2040 59.181.526 +1.99% 112.1
2030 47.667.662 +2.52% 90.3
2025 NOW 41.773.878 +2.93% 79.1
2020 36.134.863 +2.91% 68.4
2015 31.159.379 +3.09% 59
2010 26.754.387 +3.19% 50.7
2005 22.790.085 +3.15% 43.2
2000 19.624.141 +3.13% 37.2
1995 16.740.058 +3.66% 31.7
1990 13.887.862 +3.92% 26.3
1985 11.453.825 +3.88% 21.7
1980 9.543.358 +3.46% 18.1
1975 8.133.598 +3% 15.4
1970 7.065.279 +2.75% 13.4
1965 6.195.593 +2.44% 11.7
1960 5.532.301 +2.15% 10.5
1955 5.009.672 +1.8% 9.5
1950 4.616.780 - 8.7

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Largest Cities

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Geographic Regions

Abyan
568.019
Aden
956.667
Al Bayda
749.575
Al Hudaydah
2.985.122
Al Jawf
542.582
Al Mahrah
137.351
Al Mahwit
691.649
Amran
1.042.126
Dhamar
1.876.621
Hadramaut
1.401.623
Hajjah
2.127.834
Ibb
2.832.014
Lahij
1.023.236
Marib
371.757
Raymah
565.851
Sa'dah
890.414
Sana'a
1.086.681
Sana'a City
3.937.451
Shabwah
631.614
Socotra
57.385
Taiz
3.182.394

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Data Sources

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