Moving to Yemen from Sudan

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Sudan to Yemen — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Sudan to Yemen.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Sudan to Yemen, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
27,044 ↑ 2% vs 2015

people born in Sudan live in Yemen · UN DESA

Who's moving to Yemen?

Top countries of origin for Yemen's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Sudan to Yemen.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SD
19.6
YE
29.8

Sudan 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

SD
$28
YE
$169
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2017

affects wait times and access to care

SD
2.6
YE
2.9

Sudan 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

SD
70.0
YE
109.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SD
0.4t
YE
0.3t

Sudan 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

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

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SD
118.7%
YE
169.8%

Sudan 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

SD
11.4%
YE
17.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SD
$2,800
YE
$2,500

Sudan 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

SD
67.1 yrs
YE
67.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SD
42.3
YE
46.5

Yemen generally does better on family life, though Sudan leads in infant mortality.

Data: Sudan Chamber of Taxation, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Sudan 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.

Sudan passport

Sudan passport holder visiting Yemen

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

Yemen passport holder visiting Sudan

Visa Free
Yemen passport holders can enter Sudan without a visa.

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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Yemen has 1.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Yemen safe for expats?

Sudan performs better than Yemen across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Yemen compared to Sudan?

Sudan 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 2.6 in Sudan. Yemen scores 42 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Sudan: 44).

What language do they speak in Yemen?

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

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At a Glance

SD YE
Population 47,958,856 30,984,689
Currency Sudanese Pound (SDG) Yemeni Rial (YER)
Languages Arabic, English Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +249 +967
Time zones 1 1