Moving to Yemen from Benin

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BJ
24.8
YE
29.8

Benin performs better than Yemen across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BJ
$138
YE
$169
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BJ
2.0
YE
2.9

Yemen generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Benin leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

BJ
77.0
YE
109.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BJ
0.5t
YE
0.3t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BJ
0.2
YE
1.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BJ
1.0%
YE
169.8%

Benin generally does better on infrastructure, though Yemen leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BJ
1.4%
YE
17.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BJ
$3,800
YE
$2,500

Benin performs better than Yemen across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BJ
62.2 yrs
YE
67.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BJ
55.8
YE
46.5

Yemen performs significantly better than Benin across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Benin 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.

Benin passport

Benin passport holder visiting Yemen

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

Yemen passport holder visiting Benin

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Yemen passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Benin.

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 1.4 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?

Benin performs better than Yemen across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Yemen compared to Benin?

Yemen generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Benin leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 2.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Yemen, compared to 2.0 in Benin. Yemen scores 42 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Benin: 38).

What language do they speak in Yemen?

The official language in Yemen is Arabic. In Benin, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

BJ YE
Population 13,754,688 30,984,689
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Yemeni Rial (YER)
Languages French Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +229 +967
Time zones 1 1