What is the Capital of Yemen?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Yemen is Sana'a. Yemen is located in Western Asia, Asia, with a population of 32,684,503. The official currency is the Yemeni rial and the primary language spoken is Arabic.
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Sana'a at a glance
| Capital city | Sana'a |
|---|---|
| Country | Yemen (Republic of Yemen) |
| Region | Western Asia, Asia |
| Country population | 32,684,503 (48th largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC+03:00 |
| Currency | Yemeni rial (YER) |
| Calling code | +967 |
| Emergency number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| Driving side | Right |
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Yemen in context
- Yemen covers 527,968 km², making it the 49th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 62 people per km² ranks 124th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 2 countries: Oman, Saudi Arabia.
- With 32,684,503 people, Yemen holds about 10.8% of the population of Western Asia.
- That is roughly 0.7% of the Asia total counted on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Sunday.
- Yemen is a member state of the United Nations.
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Capital of Yemen — FAQ
What is the capital of Yemen?
The capital of Yemen is Sana'a.
Is Sana'a the largest city in Yemen?
Yes — Sana'a is both the capital and the largest city of Yemen.
What country is Sana'a in?
Sana'a is the capital city of Yemen.
What continent is Sana'a in?
Sana'a, the capital of Yemen, is located in Asia.
Is Sana'a the capital of Yemen?
Yes — Sana'a is the capital of Yemen (official name: Republic of Yemen).
Sana'a is the capital of which country?
Sana'a is the capital of Yemen, in Western Asia.
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