Population: 34 million
Yemen has a population of 34 million. Explore demographic data on our interactive globe.
GDP: $21 billion
Gross Domestic Product of Yemen is $21 billion ($620 per capita).
Capital: Sanaa
The capital city of Yemen is Sanaa. Currency: Yemeni Rial (YER).
Languages: Arabic
Official/main languages: Arabic. Area: 527,968 km². Continent: Asia.
Yemen Overview
Yemen (🇾🇪) is located in Asia with a total area of 527,968 km². The country has a population of 34 million and its capital is Sanaa.
Economy
- GDP: $21 billion
- GDP per capita: $620
- Currency: Yemeni Rial (YER)
Key Facts
- Capital: Sanaa
- Languages: Arabic
- Area: 527,968 km²
- Continent: Asia
How to read this Yemen profile
Use the population of 34 million together with the area of 527,968 km² to understand the country's scale. GDP of $21 billion and GDP per capita of $620 describe different economic measures and should not be treated as household income. Values are rounded reference figures rather than a live census.
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Scope and freshness of the Yemen profile
The profile brings together rounded demographic and economic reference values for Yemen, its capital Sanaa, and its place in Asia. Indicators can come from different reporting years, so changes in population, prices or exchange rates may not appear at the same time. The values are useful for comparison and geographic exploration, not as a live official statistical release.
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Yemen data sources and update scope
This Yemen profile is a curated reference snapshot assembled from public demographic and economic datasets. Reporting years can differ between indicators; verify time-sensitive decisions with the country's official statistics agency. PocketWorld's linked map layers update independently from these profile values.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Yemen?
The population of Yemen is approximately 34 million.
What is the GDP of Yemen?
The GDP of Yemen is approximately $21 billion, which translates to $620 per capita.
What is the capital of Yemen?
The capital of Yemen is Sanaa.