Moving to Yemen from Suriname

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Suriname 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

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

SR
6.5
YE
6.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SR
16.2
YE
29.8

Suriname 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

SR
$1,143
YE
$169
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

SR
13.6
YE
1.0

Yemen generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Suriname 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

SR
39.0
YE
109.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SR
4.1t
YE
0.3t

Suriname 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

SR
18.8
YE
1.3
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SR
4.0%
YE
169.8%

Suriname performs better than Yemen across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

SR
7.8%
YE
17.3%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

SR
$7,070
YE
$634

Suriname generally does better on employment & economy, though Yemen leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

SR
73.8 yrs
YE
69.4 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SR
14.8
YE
33.8

Suriname performs better than Yemen across all family life metrics.

Sources: World Bank (2018–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2013–2022), The World Factbook (2014–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Ministry of Finance (2016), Yemen Tax Authority (2016). How we calculate this

Can you move from Suriname to Yemen?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Suriname 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.

Suriname passport

Suriname passport holder visiting Yemen

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

Yemen passport holder visiting Suriname

Visa Free
Yemen passport holders can enter Suriname 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 1.3 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?

Suriname 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 6.5 in Suriname.

How is healthcare in Yemen compared to Suriname?

Yemen generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Suriname leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Yemen, compared to 13.6 in Suriname. Yemen scores 42 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Suriname: 63).

What language do they speak in Yemen?

The official language in Yemen is Arabic. In Suriname, the official language is Dutch.

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At a Glance

SR YE
Population 639,850 41,773,878
Currency Surinamese Dollar (SRD) Yemeni Rial (YER)
Languages Dutch Arabic
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +597 +967
Time zones 1 1