Yemen

Yemen Quick Facts…

Official NameRepublic of Yemen
Common NameYemen – /ˈjɛm.ən/
NationalityYemeni(s) – noun, Yemeni – adjective
IndependenceEstablished in 1990 (merger of the Yemen Arab Republic and the Marxist-dominated People’s Democratic Republic of Yemen)
Administrative Divisions22 governorates
Total Population32.1 million (#48) with 39.8% urbanized – 2024 estimate
Major Urban AreasSanaa (capital city), Aden, Taiz, Ibb
Major LanguagesArabic (official)
Electricity Access74.8% of total population
Internet Access26.6% of total population
CurrencyYemeni Rials (YER)
Real GDP (PPP)$73.6 billion – 2017 estimate
Real GDP per Capita$2,500 (#197) – 2017 estimate
Total Area527,968 sq km / 203,850 sq mi (#52) with 0% water area
Geographic RegionAsia – Western Asia
Bordering CountriesOman, Saudi Arabia
Bordering Water BodiesArabian Sea, Gulf of Aden, Red Sea

National Anthem: “al-qumhuriyatu l-muttahida” (United Republic)