Moving to Yemen from Burundi

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2016

per 100,000 people per year

BI
5.8
YE
6.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BI
12.3
YE
29.8

Burundi 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

BI
$100
YE
$169
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

BI
0.6
YE
2.9

Yemen generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Burundi 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

BI
71.0
YE
109.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BI
0.1t
YE
0.3t

Burundi performs better than Yemen across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BI
0.0
YE
1.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BI
10.2%
YE
169.8%

Yemen generally does better on infrastructure, though Burundi leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BI
0.9%
YE
17.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BI
$900
YE
$2,500

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BI
67.4 yrs
YE
67.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BI
37.8
YE
46.5

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Burundi 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.

Burundi passport

Burundi passport holder visiting Yemen

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

Yemen passport holder visiting Burundi

Visa on Arrival
Yemen passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Burundi.

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?

Burundi performs better than Yemen across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Yemen is 6.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.8 in Burundi.

How is healthcare in Yemen compared to Burundi?

Yemen generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Burundi leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 2.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Yemen, compared to 0.6 in Burundi. Yemen scores 42 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Burundi: 41).

What language do they speak in Yemen?

The official language in Yemen is Arabic. In Burundi, the official languages are French and Kirundi.

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At a Glance

BI YE
Population 12,696,478 30,984,689
Currency Burundian Franc (BIF) Yemeni Rial (YER)
Languages French, Kirundi Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +257 +967
Time zones 1 1