Moving to Yemen from Cameroon

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Cameroon to Yemen — from daily expenses to quality of life.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Cameroon and Yemen stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

CM
6.8
YE
6.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CM
10.6
YE
29.8

Cameroon 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

CM
$246
YE
$169
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

CM
1.4
YE
1.0

Yemen generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cameroon 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

CM
101.0
YE
109.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CM
0.3t
YE
0.3t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

CM
2.1
YE
1.3
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CM
1.6%
YE
169.8%

Cameroon 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

CM
3.6%
YE
17.3%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

CM
$1,972
YE
$634

Cameroon 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

CM
64.0 yrs
YE
69.4 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CM
40.2
YE
33.8

Yemen generally does better on family life, though Cameroon leads in literacy rate.

Sources: World Bank (2018–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2013–2022), World Health Organization (2024), The World Factbook (2014–2015), Ministry of Finance (2016), Yemen Tax Authority (2016). How we calculate this

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cameroon 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.

Cameroon passport

Cameroon passport holder visiting Yemen

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

Yemen passport holder visiting Cameroon

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

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?

With 1.3 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Yemen can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Cameroon and Yemen.

Is Yemen safe for expats?

Cameroon 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 6.8 in Cameroon.

How is healthcare in Yemen compared to Cameroon?

Yemen generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cameroon leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Yemen, compared to 1.4 in Cameroon. Yemen scores 42 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cameroon: 44).

What language do they speak in Yemen?

The official language in Yemen is Arabic. In Cameroon, the official languages are English and French.

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At a Glance

CM YE
Population 29,879,337 41,773,878
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) Yemeni Rial (YER)
Languages English, French Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +237 +967
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 —