Yemen: Statistical Overview
Capital: Sanaa
Population
Total Population:
32,981,641
Natural Increase:
2.1%
Density:
61 Inhabitants/km²
Urban Population:
38.5%
Ethnic Origins:
The population is predominantly Arab. Minority groups include Afro-Arabs, South Asians and Europeans.
Official Language:
Arabic
Other Languages Spoken:
Mehri, Soqotri, Bathari
Business Language(s):
English
Religion:
Muslim including Shaf'i (Sunni) and Zaydi (Shi'a), Small population of other religions like Jews, Christians, and Hindus.
Literacy Rate:
54.1%
Local Time:
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National Currency: Yemeni Rial (YER)Country Overview
Area:
527,970 km²
Type of State:
Democratic Republic.
Type of Economy:
Low-income economy.
An economy based on the petroleum and gas sectors.
An economy based on the petroleum and gas sectors.
HDI*:
0.498/1
HDI (World Rank):
160/188
Note: (*) The HDI, Human Development Index, is an Indicator Which Synthesizes Several Data Such as Life Expectancy, Level of Education, Professional Careers, Access to Culture etc.
Telecommunication
Telephone Code:
To call from Yemen, dial 00
To call Yemen, dial +967
To call from Yemen, dial 00
To call Yemen, dial +967
Internet Suffix:
.ye
Telephone Lines:
4.3 per 100 Inhabitants
Internet Users:
17.4 per 100 Inhabitants
Access to Electricity:
48.41% of the Population
Foreign Trade in Figures
| Foreign Trade Indicators | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imports of Goods (million USD) | 7,465 | 8,213 | 10,407 | 7,399 | 5,204 |
| Exports of Goods (million USD) | 1,601 | 1,358 | 1,435 | 1,204 | 662 |
| Imports of Services (million USD) | 0 | 1,351 | 1,848 | 0 | 0 |
| Exports of Services (million USD) | 0 | 179 | 241 | 0 | 0 |
Source: WTO – World Trade Organisation, Latest Available Data
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