Moving to Yemen from Equatorial Guinea

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Equatorial Guinea to Yemen, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Yemen compared to Equatorial Guinea.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GQ
11.7
YE
29.8

Equatorial Guinea 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

GQ
$609
YE
$169
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GQ
1.4
YE
2.9

Yemen generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Equatorial Guinea leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

GQ
59.0
YE
109.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GQ
2.6t
YE
0.3t

Equatorial Guinea 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

GQ
0.1
YE
1.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GQ
0.2%
YE
169.8%

Equatorial Guinea 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

GQ
8.7%
YE
17.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GQ
$16,900
YE
$2,500

Equatorial Guinea generally does better on employment & economy, though Yemen leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GQ
63.7 yrs
YE
67.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GQ
78.3
YE
46.5

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

Data: Ministry of Finance, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Equatorial Guinea 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.

Equatorial Guinea passport

Equatorial Guinea passport holder visiting Yemen

Visa Required
Equatorial Guinea passport holders need a visa to enter Yemen.
Yemen passport

Yemen passport holder visiting Equatorial Guinea

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

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?

Equatorial Guinea performs better than Yemen across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Yemen compared to Equatorial Guinea?

Yemen generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Equatorial Guinea leads in health coverage index. There are 2.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Yemen, compared to 1.4 in Equatorial Guinea. Yemen scores 42 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Equatorial Guinea: 46).

What language do they speak in Yemen?

The official language in Yemen is Arabic. In Equatorial Guinea, the official languages are French, Portuguese and Spanish.

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At a Glance

GQ YE
Population 1,679,172 30,984,689
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) Yemeni Rial (YER)
Languages French, Portuguese, Spanish Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +240 +967
Time zones 1 1