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
Other Countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan
Yemen, Rep. in global context
Yemen, Rep. is one of 212 countries tracked. See how it ranks globally, regional shares of world population, and projections to 2050 / 2100.
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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.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.