What is the Population of Yemen?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Yemen has a population of approximately 32,684,503 people, making it the 48th most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around 0.41% of the world's population. With a land area of 527,968 km², the population density is roughly 62 people per km².
| Population | 32,684,503 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 48th of 196 |
| Share of world population | 0.41% |
| Area | 527,968 km² |
| Population density | 62 / km² |
| Demonym | Yemeni |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Yemen | 32,684,503 | 48th |
| Mozambique | 34,090,466 | 45th |
| Ghana | 33,742,380 | 46th |
| Ukraine | 32,862,000 | 47th |
| Madagascar | 31,727,042 | 49th |
| Ivory Coast | 31,719,275 | 50th |
| Nepal | 29,911,840 | 51st |
Yemen compared with its neighbours
| Country | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|
| Oman | 5,343,630 | 309,500 |
| Saudi Arabia | 35,300,280 | 2,149,690 |
Yemen in context
- Yemen covers 527,968 km², making it the 49th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- 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.
- 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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Population of Yemen — FAQ
What is the population of Yemen?
The population of Yemen is approximately 32,684,503 (32.7 million) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of Yemen in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of Yemen at approximately 32,684,503 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). Yemen is the 48th most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in Yemen?
Approximately 32,684,503 people live in Yemen, making it the 48th most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does Yemen rank by population?
Yemen is the 48th most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of 0.41%.
What is the population density of Yemen?
Yemen has a population density of roughly 62 people per km², based on a land area of 527,968 km².
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