Moving to Yemen from Liberia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Liberia 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 Liberia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2013

per 100,000 people per year

LR
3.1
YE
6.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LR
15.3
YE
29.8

Liberia 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

LR
$233
YE
$169
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

LR
1.8
YE
1.0

Yemen generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Liberia 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

LR
60.0
YE
109.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LR
0.1t
YE
0.3t

Liberia performs better than Yemen across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

LR
0.3
YE
1.3
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LR
0.3%
YE
169.8%

Liberia generally does better on infrastructure, though Yemen leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

LR
2.9%
YE
17.3%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

LR
$915
YE
$634

Liberia generally does better on employment & economy, though Yemen leads in poverty rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

LR
62.3 yrs
YE
69.4 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LR
63.2
YE
33.8

Yemen performs significantly better than Liberia across all family life metrics.

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Liberia 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.

Liberia passport

Liberia passport holder visiting Yemen

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

Yemen passport holder visiting Liberia

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

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: 1.3 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?

Liberia performs better than Yemen across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Yemen is 6.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.1 in Liberia.

How is healthcare in Yemen compared to Liberia?

Yemen generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Liberia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Yemen, compared to 1.8 in Liberia. Yemen scores 42 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Liberia: 45).

What language do they speak in Yemen?

The official language in Yemen is Arabic. In Liberia, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

LR YE
Population 5,731,206 41,773,878
Currency Liberian Dollar (LRD) Yemeni Rial (YER)
Languages English Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +231 +967
Time zones 1 1