Moving to Yemen from Lesotho

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Lesotho 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 Lesotho.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2013

per 100,000 people per year

LS
37.7
YE
6.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LS
21.6
YE
29.8

Lesotho 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

LS
$386
YE
$169
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

LS
1.5
YE
2.9

Yemen generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Lesotho 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

LS
100.0
YE
109.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LS
0.4t
YE
0.3t

Lesotho 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

LS
0.4
YE
1.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LS
2.6%
YE
169.8%

Lesotho 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

LS
16.5%
YE
17.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LS
$2,500
YE
$2,500

Lesotho 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

LS
59.6 yrs
YE
67.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LS
48.4
YE
46.5

Yemen generally does better on family life, though Lesotho 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 Lesotho 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.

Lesotho passport

Lesotho passport holder visiting Yemen

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

Yemen passport holder visiting Lesotho

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

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?

Lesotho 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 37.7 in Lesotho.

How is healthcare in Yemen compared to Lesotho?

Yemen generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Lesotho leads in health coverage index. There are 2.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Yemen, compared to 1.5 in Lesotho. Yemen scores 42 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Lesotho: 53).

What language do they speak in Yemen?

The official language in Yemen is Arabic. In Lesotho, the official languages are English and Sotho.

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At a Glance

LS YE
Population 2,193,970 30,984,689
Currency Lesotho Loti (LSL) Yemeni Rial (YER)
Languages English, Sotho Arabic
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +266 +967
Time zones 1 1