Moving to Yemen from Chile

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

CL
6.3
YE
6.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CL
10.3
YE
29.8

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

CL
$3,612
YE
$169
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

CL
33.3
YE
1.0

Yemen generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Chile 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

CL
18.0
YE
109.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CL
3.9t
YE
0.3t

Chile 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

CL
23.7
YE
1.3
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CL
9.0%
YE
169.8%

Chile 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

CL
9.0%
YE
17.3%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

CL
$17,995
YE
$634

Chile 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

CL
81.4 yrs
YE
69.4 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CL
5.8
YE
33.8

Chile performs better than Yemen across all family life metrics.

Sources: World Bank (2018–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2013–2022), The World Factbook (2014–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Chilean Tax Administration (2016), Yemen Tax Authority (2016). How we calculate this

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Chile 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.

Chile passport

Chile passport holder visiting Yemen

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

Yemen passport holder visiting Chile

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

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?

Chile 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 6.3 in Chile.

How is healthcare in Yemen compared to Chile?

Yemen generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Chile leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Yemen, compared to 33.3 in Chile. Yemen scores 42 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Chile: 82).

What language do they speak in Yemen?

The official language in Yemen is Arabic. In Chile, the official language is Spanish.

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At a Glance

CL YE
Population 19,859,921 41,773,878
Currency Chilean Unit of Account (UF) (CLF) Yemeni Rial (YER)
Languages Spanish Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +56 +967
Time zones 2 1
Emergency number 131 —