Yemen
Republic of Yemen
People: Yemeni
Yemen is located in Western Asia and has a population of around 32.7 million. Its capital city is Sana'a, and the most widely spoken official language is Arabic.
By the numbers, Yemen is the 48th most populous of the 196 countries covered on this site, home to 0.41% of the world's population. By land area it ranks 49th out of 196, with a population density of roughly 62 people per km².
Facts last checked 31 August 2026.
Yemen — key facts at a glance
| Official Name | Republic of Yemen |
|---|---|
| Capital City | Sana'a |
| Continent | Asia |
| Region | Western Asia |
| Population | 32,684,503 |
| Area | 527,968 km² |
| Currency | Yemeni rial (YER) ﷼ |
| Official Language | Arabic |
| Dialling Code | +967 |
| Internet TLD | .ye |
| Timezone | UTC+03:00 |
| Drives on the | Right side |
| Emergency Number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| ISO Code | YE / YEM |
| Borders | Oman, Saudi Arabia |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Yemen
What is the capital and currency of Yemen?
The capital of Yemen is Sana'a and the currency is the Yemeni rial (YER), symbol ﷼.
What is the capital of Yemen?
The capital of Yemen is Sana'a.
What currency does Yemen use?
Yemen uses the Yemeni rial (YER, symbol: ﷼).
What language do they speak in Yemen?
The official language of Yemen is Arabic.
What is the dialling code for Yemen?
The international dialling code for Yemen is +967.
What side of the road does Yemen drive on?
Yemen drives on the right-hand side of the road.
Countries bordering Yemen
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