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How Big Is Yemen?

Yemen, located in Middle East, is the 49th largest country in the world, covering approximately 527,968 square kilometers (203,850 square miles). That's about 1.3 times the size of California. It is home to approximately 31.0 million people.

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527,968 km²
203,850 sq mi
#49 of 236 countries
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Yemen's Geography

Yemen has approximately 1,906 km of coastline. Within Asia, Yemen is the 13th largest of 52 countries, sitting between Afghanistan and Thailand. With 59 people per km², it is less densely populated than the Asian average of 961 per km².

How Far Across Is Yemen?

Yemen stretches approximately 764 km (475 mi) from north to south — roughly the distance from Chicago to New York, and 1,282 km (797 mi) from east to west — roughly the distance from London to Rome. At highway speeds, it would take roughly 14 hours to drive across.

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Yemen at a Glance

Statistic Value
Total Area 527,968 km² (203,850 sq mi)
World Size Rank #49 of 236
Capital Sana'a
Population Density 59 per km²
Population 31.0 million people
Coastline 1,906 km
Life Expectancy 67.5 years
GDP per Capita $2,500 USD