Moving to Yemen from Botswana

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Botswana to Yemen? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Botswana to Yemen, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Yemen compared to Botswana.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BW
10.6
YE
6.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BW
16.5
YE
29.8

Botswana generally does better on safety, though Yemen leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BW
$1,310
YE
$169
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BW
3.8
YE
2.9

Yemen generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Botswana 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

BW
55.0
YE
109.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BW
2.7t
YE
0.3t

Botswana 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

BW
4.2
YE
1.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BW
2.4%
YE
169.8%

Botswana performs better than Yemen across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BW
23.4%
YE
17.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BW
$17,500
YE
$2,500

Botswana generally does better on employment & economy, though Yemen leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BW
65.6 yrs
YE
67.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BW
25.2
YE
46.5

Botswana generally does better on family life, though Yemen leads in life expectancy.

Data: Botswana Unified Revenue Service, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Botswana 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.

Botswana passport

Botswana passport holder visiting Yemen

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

Yemen passport holder visiting Botswana

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

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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Yemen: 1.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Yemen offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Yemen safe for expats?

Botswana generally does better on safety, though Yemen leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Yemen is 6.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 10.6 in Botswana.

How is healthcare in Yemen compared to Botswana?

Yemen generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Botswana leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 2.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Yemen, compared to 3.8 in Botswana. Yemen scores 42 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Botswana: 55).

What language do they speak in Yemen?

The official language in Yemen is Arabic. In Botswana, the official languages are English and Tswana.

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At a Glance

BW YE
Population 2,384,246 30,984,689
Currency Botswanan Pula (BWP) Yemeni Rial (YER)
Languages English, Tswana Arabic
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +267 +967
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999