Yemen, Rep.
Country statistics · 1990–present
Yemen, Rep. at a Glance
Yemen, Rep. is home to 40.6 million people as of 2024, with a population that is growing very rapidly. At a GDP per capita of $329, it is a low-income economy — reflecting an economy where significant development opportunity remains. Life expectancy at birth stands at 69.4 years, below the global average.
Population Trends
The total resident population stood at 40.6 million as of 2024. With a birth rate of 34.4 and a death rate of 4.7 per 1,000 people (2024), the natural growth rate stands at 29.6 per 1,000 — equivalent to roughly 1 million additional residents each year from natural change alone.
Economy & Development
Yemen, Rep. is a small economy, with a total GDP that is projected at $7 billion (2029 IMF projection). At $329 per person, it is classified as a low-income economy — reflecting an economy where significant development opportunity remains. Real GDP growth is projected at 2.5% in 2029, representing modest growth.
Health & Society
Life expectancy at birth is 69.4 years (2024), below the global average. Current health expenditure per person is $48 (2023), representing very low per-capita healthcare spending, a common constraint in lower-income economies. The adult literacy rate stands at 37.1% (1994), reflecting literacy rates that remain a key development focus.