Moving to Yemen from Uganda

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Uganda 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

The numbers behind daily life in Yemen compared to Uganda.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

UG
8.8
YE
6.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

UG
16.0
YE
29.8

Uganda 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

UG
$139
YE
$169
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

UG
1.7
YE
2.9

Uganda 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

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

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

UG
0.2t
YE
0.3t

Uganda 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

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

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

UG
5.8%
YE
169.8%

Uganda 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

UG
2.8%
YE
17.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

UG
$2,800
YE
$2,500

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

UG
69.0 yrs
YE
67.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

UG
30.4
YE
46.5

Uganda performs better than Yemen across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, Uganda Revenue Authority, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Uganda 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.

Uganda passport

Uganda passport holder visiting Yemen

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

Yemen passport holder visiting Uganda

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

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?

Uganda 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 8.8 in Uganda.

How is healthcare in Yemen compared to Uganda?

Uganda 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 1.7 in Uganda. Yemen scores 42 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Uganda: 49).

What language do they speak in Yemen?

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

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At a Glance

UG YE
Population 46,205,893 30,984,689
Currency Ugandan Shilling (UGX) Yemeni Rial (YER)
Languages English, Swahili Arabic
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +256 +967
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999