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Yemen

Republic of Yemen

Yemen, officially the Republic of Yemen, is a provisional presidential leadership council with its capital in Sana'a. This page brings together source-cited key facts, international memberships, economic and social indicators and practical information.

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Key facts

Core reference data for Yemen. Numbers in brackets link to the sources at the end of this page.

Official name
Republic of Yemen [1]
Capital
Sana'a [2]
Official language
Arabic [2]
Population
41,773,878 [2]2025
Area
527,968 km² [2]
Currency
Yemeni Rial (YER)
Time zone
Asia/Aden [4]
Calling code
+967
Internet domain
.ye
UN member since
30 September 1947 [3]
Recognition
Universally Recognized
Official portal
yemen.gov.ye

Government and leadership

Form of government
Provisional presidential leadership council [1]
Head of state
Rashad al-Alimi [1]
Head of government
Shaya al-Zindani [1]
Parliament
House of Representatives301 seats
Constitution
16 May 1991 [1]
Independence
22 May 1990 [2]
Legal system
Mixed

International memberships

Membership status in major international organizations and groups.

  • UNUnited Nations, since 1947Member
  • IMFInternational Monetary FundMember
  • World BankWorld Bank GroupMember
  • WTOWorld Trade OrganizationMember
  • EUEuropean UnionNot a member
  • NATONorth Atlantic Treaty OrganizationNot a member
  • SchengenSchengen AreaNot a member
  • G20Group of TwentyNot a member
  • G7Group of SevenNot a member
  • UNSC P5Permanent seat, UN Security CouncilNot a member

Economy

Headline indicators. Values marked est. are projections for the current or a future year.

GDP
$22 B [5]2018
GDP per capita
$634 [5]2018
GDP growth
0.8% [5]2018
Inflation
8.1% [5]2014
Unemployment
17.3% [5]2025
Exports
$1 B [10]Reference year not recorded
Imports
$10 B [10]Reference year not recorded

Main exports

  • Crude oil
  • Coffee
  • Dried fish
  • Liquefied natural gas

Main imports

  • Foodstuffs
  • Manufactured goods
  • Fuel
  • Machinery

Top export partners

Top import partners

Geography

Area
527,968square kilometres
Coastline
1,906kilometres
Highest point
3,666 mJabal an Nabi Shu'ayb
Coordinates
15.352, 44.2075Geographic centre (approx.)

Bordering countries

Society and development

Life expectancy
69.4 years [10]Reference year not recorded
Literacy rate
37.1% [10]1994
Human Development Index
0.424 [6]Rank 186, 2022
Corruption Perceptions Index
13/100 [7]Reference year not recorded
Press freedom rank
164 [8]Reference year not recorded
Internet use
17.5% [10]of population
International tourist arrivals
0.4 M [11]2015
Majority religion
Islam

Practical information

Emergency number
191
Driving side
Right
Electricity
230
Plug types
  • Type A
  • Type D
  • Type G
Tap water
Not generally recommended for drinkingUse bottled or treated water; follow local advice.
Calling code
+967

Travel and visa

Passport rank
103 [9]Henley Passport Index
Visa-free or on-arrival access
31 [9]destinations for this country's passport holders

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Quick answers

What is the capital of Yemen?

The capital of Yemen is Sana'a.

What currency does Yemen use?

Yemen uses the Yemeni Rial (YER).

What is the official language of Yemen?

The official language of Yemen is Arabic.

What is the emergency number in Yemen?

The emergency number in Yemen is 191.

Which side of the road do people drive on in Yemen?

In Yemen, traffic drives on the right.

Sources

  1. Official government portal of Yemen. yemen.gov.ye
  2. Wikidata, item Q805. wikidata.org
  3. United Nations, member states. un.org
  4. GeoNames, entry 69543. geonames.org
  5. International Monetary Fund, World Economic Outlook. imf.org
  6. United Nations Development Programme, Human Development Report. hdr.undp.org
  7. Transparency International, Corruption Perceptions Index. transparency.org
  8. Reporters Without Borders, World Press Freedom Index. rsf.org
  9. Henley and Partners, Henley Passport Index. henleyglobal.com
  10. World Bank, World Development Indicators. data.worldbank.org
  11. UN Tourism, tourism statistics. untourism.int

Data last updated on 24 September 2026. Read how we select and verify sources in our methodology.

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