Moving to Yemen from Mali

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Mali 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 Mali.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ML
20.2
YE
29.8

Mali 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

ML
$104
YE
$169
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

ML
1.9
YE
2.9

Mali generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Yemen 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

ML
65.0
YE
109.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

ML
0.3t
YE
0.3t

Mali performs better than Yemen across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

ML
0.8
YE
1.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

ML
8.0%
YE
169.8%

Mali 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

ML
3.0%
YE
17.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ML
$2,500
YE
$2,500

Mali performs better than Yemen across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

ML
62.4 yrs
YE
67.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ML
60.6
YE
46.5

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

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Mali 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.

Mali passport

Mali passport holder visiting Yemen

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

Yemen passport holder visiting Mali

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

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?

Mali performs better than Yemen across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Yemen compared to Mali?

Mali generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Yemen leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 2.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Yemen, compared to 1.9 in Mali. Yemen scores 42 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mali: 41).

What language do they speak in Yemen?

The official language in Yemen is Arabic. In Mali, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

ML YE
Population 20,741,769 30,984,689
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Yemeni Rial (YER)
Languages French Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +223 +967
Time zones 1 1