Rank #210 by World Population
🇾🇪Yemen, Rep.
Yemen, Rep. has a population of 39,390,799, ranking #210 in the world. The capital is Sana'a. Located in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan.
World Bank: Low income
39,390,799
Population
#210
World Rank
69.3
Life Expectancy
-
GDP Per Capita
Yemen, Rep., #210 by world population
Yemen, Rep. Population History (1960-2024)
The country of Yemen, Rep. had a population of 5,532,301 in 1960 and 40,583,164 in 2024, a 7.3× growth over 64 years. The peak was 40,583,164 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 3.16%.
40,583,164
Population (2024)
5,532,301
Population (1960)
40,583,164
Peak (2024)
3.16%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 5,532,301 |
| 1961 | 5,655,232 |
| 1962 | 5,782,221 |
| 1963 | 5,911,135 |
| 1964 | 6,048,006 |
| 1965 | 6,195,593 |
| 1966 | 6,351,494 |
| 1967 | 6,516,444 |
| 1968 | 6,690,524 |
| 1969 | 6,875,859 |
| 1970 | 7,065,279 |
| 1971 | 7,257,462 |
| 1972 | 7,460,068 |
| 1973 | 7,672,796 |
| 1974 | 7,896,783 |
| 1975 | 8,133,598 |
| 1976 | 8,384,113 |
| 1977 | 8,648,222 |
| 1978 | 8,926,586 |
| 1979 | 9,224,194 |
| 1980 | 9,543,358 |
| 1981 | 9,882,362 |
| 1982 | 10,241,006 |
| 1983 | 10,621,499 |
| 1984 | 11,025,597 |
| 1985 | 11,453,825 |
| 1986 | 11,901,040 |
| 1987 | 12,369,912 |
| 1988 | 12,859,708 |
| 1989 | 13,364,174 |
| 1990 | 13,887,862 |
| 1991 | 14,430,201 |
| 1992 | 14,989,494 |
| 1993 | 15,563,914 |
| 1994 | 16,149,147 |
| 1995 | 16,740,058 |
| 1996 | 17,313,177 |
| 1997 | 17,873,936 |
| 1998 | 18,446,013 |
| 1999 | 19,029,420 |
| 2000 | 19,624,141 |
| 2001 | 20,226,147 |
| 2002 | 20,835,086 |
| 2003 | 21,456,379 |
| 2004 | 22,095,167 |
| 2005 | 22,790,085 |
| 2006 | 23,543,083 |
| 2007 | 24,318,082 |
| 2008 | 25,111,941 |
| 2009 | 25,927,724 |
| 2010 | 26,754,387 |
| 2011 | 27,582,897 |
| 2012 | 28,433,647 |
| 2013 | 29,312,952 |
| 2014 | 30,226,309 |
| 2015 | 31,159,379 |
| 2016 | 32,109,010 |
| 2017 | 33,090,921 |
| 2018 | 34,085,182 |
| 2019 | 35,111,408 |
| 2020 | 36,134,863 |
| 2021 | 37,140,230 |
| 2022 | 38,222,876 |
| 2023 | 39,390,799 |
| 2024 | 40,583,164 |
Demographics
| Population | 39,390,799 |
| Population Growth Rate | 3.01% |
| Urban Population | 36.6% |
| Fertility Rate | 4.59 births/woman |
| Life Expectancy | 69.3 years |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 34.9 per 1,000 |
| Literacy Rate | - |
Economy & Trade
-
GDP Per Capita
16.9%
Unemployment Rate
Low income
Income Level
Health & Education
9.7%
Health Expenditure (% GDP)
0.10
Physicians per 1,000
34.9
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Development & Connectivity
83.6%
Electricity Access
48
Mobile Subs per 100
74.6
People per km2
-5,233
Net Migration
Environment
1.0%
Forest Area
Yemen, Rep. Climate
Yemen, Rep. has an average annual temperature of 19.5°C (67°F) and receives about 257 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is June and the coldest is December. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
19.5°C
Avg Temp
257
Precip (mm/yr)
Jun
Hottest Month
Dec
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 16° / 60° | 11 mm |
| February | 17° / 63° | 7 mm |
| March | 19° / 65° | 25 mm |
| April | 20° / 68° | 46 mm |
| May | 22° / 72° | 42 mm |
| June | 24° / 75° | 10 mm |
| July | 23° / 74° | 38 mm |
| August | 23° / 73° | 51 mm |
| September | 22° / 72° | 9 mm |
| October | 18° / 65° | 5 mm |
| November | 16° / 61° | 7 mm |
| December | 15° / 59° | 6 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Yemen, Rep.
The most comfortable months to visit Yemen, Rep. are typically September, October and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is June (around 30°C high). The coldest is December (near 7°C low). August is usually the wettest month.
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Yemen, Rep. in global context
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yemen, Rep. has a population of 39,390,799, ranking #210 in the world. The annual population growth rate is 3.01%.
Life expectancy in Yemen, Rep. is 69.3 years. The infant mortality rate is 34.9 per 1,000 live births.
GDP data for Yemen, Rep. is available from the World Bank Open Data portal.
36.6% of Yemen, Rep.'s population lives in urban areas. The overall population density is 74.6 people per square kilometer.
Literacy data for Yemen, Rep. is available from the World Bank.
The most comfortable months to visit Yemen, Rep. are typically September, October and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low, based on 1970–2000 climate normals.
Yemen, Rep. has an average annual temperature of 19.5°C and about 257 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is typically June and the coldest is December.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.
Yemen, Rep. is a country in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan with a population of 39,390,799. Its population is growing quickly, by about 3.0% a year.
Life expectancy is 69.3 years, below the global average, with a fertility rate of 4.6 births per woman, and 36.6% of the population lives in urban areas.
Source: World Bank Open Data, 2026.