Moving to Yemen from Austria

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Austria to Yemen — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Austria to Yemen.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

AT
0.9
YE
6.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AT
4.6
YE
29.8

Austria performs better than Yemen across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

AT
$8,250
YE
$169
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

AT
55.1
YE
1.0

Yemen generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Austria leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

AT
17.0
YE
109.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AT
6.3t
YE
0.3t

Austria generally does better on environment, though Yemen leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AT
30.1
YE
1.3
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AT
8.7%
YE
169.8%

Austria performs better than Yemen across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

AT
5.6%
YE
17.3%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

AT
$62,930
YE
$634

Austria generally does better on employment & economy, though Yemen leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

AT
82.0 yrs
YE
69.4 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AT
2.8
YE
33.8

Austria performs better than Yemen across all family life metrics.

Sources: World Bank (2018–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2013–2022), World Health Organization (2024), Federal Ministry of Finance (2016), Yemen Tax Authority (2016), The World Factbook (2014). How we calculate this

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Austria and Yemen. To live, work, or study long-term in Yemen, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Yemen's immigration authority.

Austria passport

Austria passport holder visiting Yemen

Visa Required
Austria passport holders need a visa to enter Yemen.
Yemen passport

Yemen passport holder visiting Austria

Visa Required
Yemen passport holders need a visa to enter Austria.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Yemen?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Yemen has 1.3 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Yemen safe for expats?

Austria performs better than Yemen across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Yemen is 6.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.9 in Austria.

How is healthcare in Yemen compared to Austria?

Yemen generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Austria leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Yemen, compared to 55.1 in Austria. Yemen scores 42 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Austria: 85).

What language do they speak in Yemen?

The official language in Yemen is Arabic. In Austria, the official language is German.

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At a Glance

AT YE
Population 9,208,163 41,773,878
Currency Euro (€) Yemeni Rial (YER)
Languages German Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +43 +967
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 —