Moving to Yemen from Qatar

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Yemen compared to Qatar.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

QA
0.1
YE
6.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

QA
7.3
YE
29.8

Qatar 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

QA
$2,901
YE
$169
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

QA
30.2
YE
1.0

Yemen generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Qatar 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

QA
91.0
YE
109.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

QA
47.3t
YE
0.3t

Qatar 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

QA
11.8
YE
1.3
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

QA
431.0%
YE
169.8%

Qatar generally does better on infrastructure, though Yemen leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

QA
0.1%
YE
17.3%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

QA
$72,525
YE
$634

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

QA
82.5 yrs
YE
69.4 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

QA
4.8
YE
33.8

Qatar performs better than Yemen across all family life metrics.

Sources: World Bank (2018–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2013–2022), World Health Organization (2024), The World Factbook (2015–2017), Public Revenues and Tax Department, Qatar (2016), Yemen Tax Authority (2016). How we calculate this

Can you move from Qatar to Yemen?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Qatar 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.

Qatar passport

Qatar passport holder visiting Yemen

Visa on Arrival
Qatar passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Yemen.
Yemen passport

Yemen passport holder visiting Qatar

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

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?

Qatar performs better than Yemen across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Yemen is 6.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.1 in Qatar.

How is healthcare in Yemen compared to Qatar?

Yemen generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Qatar leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Yemen, compared to 30.2 in Qatar. Yemen scores 42 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Qatar: 76).

What language do they speak in Yemen?

Both Qatar and Yemen share the same official language: Arabic.

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At a Glance

QA YE
Population 2,972,215 41,773,878
Currency Qatari Rial (QAR) Yemeni Rial (YER)
Languages Arabic Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +974 +967
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999 —